Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
$0.15
$0.15Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#5084
Current Rank
#4063
Last Week
#4520
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher.
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More Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher VideosBackground Cards
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.
Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler
Haunted One
Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shameless Charlatan
Guild Artisan
Street Urchin
Candlekeep Sage
Agent of the Iron Throne
Master Chef
Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor
Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler
Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran SoldierHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Slagwurm Armor+43% Synergy
$1.03
Umbral Mantle+38% Synergy
$11.58
Prismite+34% Synergy
$0.13
Pemmin's Aura+32% Synergy
$10.96
Freed from the Real+31% Synergy
$8.62
Stonework Packbeast+30% Synergy
$0.16
Shore Up+29% Synergy
$0.22
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+28% Synergy
$3.77
Prophet of Distortion+25% Synergy
$0.14
Staff of Domination+23% Synergy
$12.27
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.
Spell Pierce+17% Synergy
$0.29
Fabricate+9% Synergy
$10.28
Resculpt+9% Synergy
$0.25
Swiftfoot Boots+2% Synergy
$2.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
$3.36
Rapid Hybridization-4% Synergy
$0.97
Arcane Denial-6% Synergy
$2.10
Pongify-10% Synergy
$2.36
Negate-11% Synergy
$0.27
Counterspell-22% Synergy
$3.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+0% Synergy
$17.61
Force of Will+0% Synergy
$60.18
Rhystic Study-13% Synergy
$71.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Junk Diver+20% Synergy
$0.32
Loyal Inventor+19% Synergy
$0.31
Ioreth of the Healing House+18% Synergy
$0.36
Spectral Sailor+17% Synergy
$0.27
Cogwork Assembler+17% Synergy
$0.32
Sage of the Unknowable+17% Synergy
$0.10
Voltaic Construct+17% Synergy
$1.85
Magus of the Future+16% Synergy
$0.35
Trophy Mage+15% Synergy
$0.71
Memnarch+15% Synergy
$6.01
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+14% Synergy
$0.22
Aphetto Alchemist+14% Synergy
$6.40
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+14% Synergy
$0.59
Tymora's Invoker+13% Synergy
$0.16
Third Path Savant+13% Synergy
$0.07
Vigean Graftmage+12% Synergy
$0.11
Trinket Mage+12% Synergy
$0.41
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+12% Synergy
$0.20
Workshop Assistant+12% Synergy
$0.34
Clever Conjurer+12% Synergy
$0.15
Muse Seeker+11% Synergy
$0.20
Copycrook+11% Synergy
$0.29
Threefold Thunderhulk+11% Synergy
$0.32
Stridehangar Automaton+11% Synergy
$2.58
Corridor Monitor+11% Synergy
$0.11
Drift of Phantasms+10% Synergy
$0.23
Steelswarm Operator+9% Synergy
$0.27
Camera Launcher+9% Synergy
$0.14
Forecasting Fortune Teller+9% Synergy
$0.12
Omen Hawker+9% Synergy
$0.36
Guidelight Optimizer+9% Synergy
$0.22
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+9% Synergy
$0.29
Myr Retriever+9% Synergy
$3.40
Chrome Host Seedshark+9% Synergy
$0.30
Faerie Formation+8% Synergy
$0.44
Cemetery Illuminator+8% Synergy
$0.54
Transit Mage+7% Synergy
$0.33
Forensic Gadgeteer+7% Synergy
$2.68
Silver Myr+6% Synergy
$0.69
Tribute Mage+6% Synergy
$1.08
The Reality Chip+5% Synergy
$4.52
Harmonized Trio+4% Synergy
$0.72
Master of Etherium+4% Synergy
$1.03
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.98
Triskaidekaphile+2% Synergy
$0.82
Sai, Master Thopterist+1% Synergy
$0.70
Etherium Sculptor+0% Synergy
$0.73
Padeem, Consul of Innovation0% Synergy
$2.85
Laboratory Maniac-2% Synergy
$2.46
Foundry Inspector-5% Synergy
$0.38
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher safe.
Triton Tactics+21% Synergy
$0.26
Cerulean Wisps+18% Synergy
$1.42
Essence Capture+15% Synergy
$0.20
Glint+12% Synergy
$0.13
Brackish Blunder+12% Synergy
$0.19
Reality Ripple+12% Synergy
$0.27
Exclude+11% Synergy
$0.18
Deduce+11% Synergy
$0.24
Return to the Sewers+10% Synergy
$0.09
Ripples of Potential+10% Synergy
$3.15
Cackling Counterpart+9% Synergy
$0.35
Rime Chill+9% Synergy
$0.10
Slip Out the Back+9% Synergy
$5.16
Dispel+8% Synergy
$0.30
Unsummon+8% Synergy
$0.25
Geistlight Snare+8% Synergy
$0.21
Run Away Together+8% Synergy
$0.21
Interdict+8% Synergy
$0.35
Grip of Amnesia+8% Synergy
$0.20
Catalog+8% Synergy
$0.06
Mirror Match+8% Synergy
$0.35
Bring the Ending+8% Synergy
$0.25
Stern Scolding+8% Synergy
$2.09
Magic Damper+7% Synergy
$0.24
Obsessive Search+7% Synergy
$0.19
Mana Leak+7% Synergy
$0.34
Mizzium Skin+6% Synergy
$0.20
Keep Safe+6% Synergy
$0.28
Curate+6% Synergy
$0.29
Deliberate+6% Synergy
$0.22
Aetherspouts+5% Synergy
$0.87
March of Swirling Mist+5% Synergy
$4.76
Dive Down+5% Synergy
$0.08
Capsize+4% Synergy
$0.85
Quick Study+3% Synergy
$0.17
Consider+2% Synergy
$0.29
Whir of Invention+1% Synergy
$7.03
Rewind+0% Synergy
$0.49
Muddle the Mixture-1% Synergy
$2.34
Blue Sun's Zenith-2% Synergy
$3.31
Opt-3% Synergy
$0.25
Dramatic Reversal-5% Synergy
$0.44
Frantic Search-9% Synergy
$1.69
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$7.81
Swan Song-10% Synergy
$10.21
Reality Shift-12% Synergy
$0.28
Mana Drain-13% Synergy
$56.80
Aetherize-14% Synergy
$0.51
Brainstorm-19% Synergy
$1.34
High Tide-22% Synergy
$1.71
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Flow State+21% Synergy
$1.42
Ravenform+14% Synergy
$0.32
Here Comes a New Hero!+10% Synergy
$0.32
Stream of Thought+8% Synergy
$0.17
Temporal Fissure+8% Synergy
$0.29
Argivian Restoration+7% Synergy
$0.18
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.33
Candlekeep Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.23
Compulsive Research+7% Synergy
$0.25
Sleight of Hand+5% Synergy
$0.34
Ureni's Rebuff+4% Synergy
$0.17
Personal Tutor+4% Synergy
$6.97
Slip Through Space+4% Synergy
$0.34
Step Through+3% Synergy
$0.21
Deep Analysis+3% Synergy
$0.21
Curse of the Swine+2% Synergy
$0.25
Reshape+2% Synergy
$5.01
Serum Visions0% Synergy
$2.57
Solve the Equation-2% Synergy
$3.44
Preordain-6% Synergy
$0.71
Ponder-11% Synergy
$3.80
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sword of the Paruns+21% Synergy
$2.10
Ring of Evos Isle+20% Synergy
$0.43
Thousand-Year Elixir+18% Synergy
$14.79
Vanguard's Shield+17% Synergy
$0.11
C.A.M.P.+17% Synergy
$0.26
Magewright's Stone+16% Synergy
$10.57
Spidersilk Net+16% Synergy
$0.29
Cathar's Shield+16% Synergy
$0.16
Accorder's Shield+16% Synergy
$0.19
Boom Box+12% Synergy
$0.19
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$3.18
Ashnod's Transmogrant+12% Synergy
$6.75
Goblin Firebomb+12% Synergy
$0.13
Nimblewright Schematic+12% Synergy
$0.16
Summoning Station+12% Synergy
$7.46
Servo Schematic+12% Synergy
$0.28
Animation Module+12% Synergy
$3.04
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+12% Synergy
$24.34
Chaos Wand+12% Synergy
$0.39
Mirror Shield+12% Synergy
$0.50
Kite Shield+12% Synergy
$0.26
Silver Shroud Costume+12% Synergy
$12.84
Colossus Hammer+11% Synergy
$2.56
Thaumaton Torpedo+11% Synergy
$0.09
Lunatic Pandora+11% Synergy
$0.12
Brotherhood Regalia+11% Synergy
$9.36
Semblance Anvil+11% Synergy
$6.51
Worldwalker Helm+10% Synergy
$4.35
Moonsilver Key+10% Synergy
$0.90
Winged Boots+10% Synergy
$8.57
Thopter Fabricator+10% Synergy
$0.35
Sickleslicer+8% Synergy
$0.07
Swashbuckler's Whip+8% Synergy
$0.21
Kitesail+8% Synergy
$0.20
Jalum Tome+8% Synergy
$0.12
Flayer Husk+8% Synergy
$0.22
Psychic Paper+8% Synergy
$0.36
Orazca Puzzle-Door+8% Synergy
$0.17
Inverted Iceberg+8% Synergy
$0.15
Braided Net+8% Synergy
$0.26
Diviner's Wand+8% Synergy
$0.36
Scroll of Fate+8% Synergy
$0.23
Glaring Spotlight+8% Synergy
$2.75
The Millennium Calendar+6% Synergy
$3.56
Clock of Omens+6% Synergy
$3.58
God-Pharaoh's Statue+6% Synergy
$0.98
Mystic Forge+3% Synergy
$3.47
Sensei's Divining Top+3% Synergy
$42.14
Isochron Scepter+1% Synergy
$13.48
Aether Spellbomb+0% Synergy
$0.39
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thassa's Ire+21% Synergy
$0.16
Crab Umbra+20% Synergy
$0.44
Singing Bell Strike+12% Synergy
$0.04
Clan Crafter+12% Synergy
$0.48
Future Sight+11% Synergy
$0.39
One with the Multiverse+10% Synergy
$2.76
Cunning+8% Synergy
$0.06
Oracle's Insight+8% Synergy
$0.16
Take Flight+8% Synergy
$0.08
Sugar Coat+8% Synergy
$0.17
One With the Wind+8% Synergy
$0.07
Mirrodin Besieged+8% Synergy
$4.27
Curious Inquiry+8% Synergy
$0.24
Primordial Mist+8% Synergy
$0.37
Kasmina's Transmutation+7% Synergy
$0.28
Utter Insignificance+7% Synergy
$0.22
Power Artifact+6% Synergy
$184.48
Intruder Alarm+5% Synergy
$5.90
Sidequest: Card Collection+5% Synergy
$0.19
Thopter Spy Network+5% Synergy
$0.78
Observed Stasis+4% Synergy
$0.25
Wizard Class+4% Synergy
$3.28
Training Grounds+1% Synergy
$9.64
Leyline of Anticipation+0% Synergy
$6.51
Imprisoned in the Moon-3% Synergy
$0.35
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$2.85
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ugin, the Ineffable+7% Synergy
$2.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+19% Synergy
$0.43
Forge of Heroes+17% Synergy
$0.35
Secluded Starforge+16% Synergy
$0.39
Remote Isle+12% Synergy
$0.22
Arch of Orazca+12% Synergy
$0.34
Volatile Fault+12% Synergy
$0.30
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods+12% Synergy
$0.36
Dark Depths+11% Synergy
$2.97
Hidden Cataract+11% Synergy
$0.20
Tyrite Sanctum+11% Synergy
$3.07
Arcane Lighthouse+10% Synergy
$1.81
Field of Ruin+10% Synergy
$0.39
Fountainport+10% Synergy
$2.92
Desert of the Mindful+9% Synergy
$0.30
Thran Portal+8% Synergy
$0.88
Ice Floe+8% Synergy
$0.34
Underdark Rift+8% Synergy
$0.60
Nephalia Academy+8% Synergy
$0.23
Lonely Sandbar+8% Synergy
$0.24
Ominous Cemetery+8% Synergy
$0.35
Hall of the Bandit Lord+8% Synergy
$22.54
Temple of the False God+7% Synergy
$0.27
Halimar Depths+7% Synergy
$0.40
Skyline Cascade+7% Synergy
$0.12
Arid Archway+7% Synergy
$1.20
Guildless Commons+6% Synergy
$2.86
Crystal Vein+6% Synergy
$8.85
Saprazzan Skerry+5% Synergy
$3.26
The Gold Saucer+5% Synergy
$0.34
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
$0.62
Maze of Ith+4% Synergy
$9.52
Academy Ruins+2% Synergy
$8.41
Agna Qel'a+2% Synergy
$1.43
Buried Ruin+0% Synergy
$0.34
Terrain Generator+0% Synergy
$2.15
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$8.90
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-4% Synergy
$59.74
Castle Vantress-4% Synergy
$0.40
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
$3.85
Otawara, Soaring City-17% Synergy
$28.81
Mystic Sanctuary-32% Synergy
$1.14
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Urn of Godfire+43% Synergy
$0.23
Energy Refractor+43% Synergy
$0.20
Aetheric Amplifier+13% Synergy
$0.53
Victory Chimes+12% Synergy
$5.62
Agility Bobblehead+12% Synergy
$1.52
Phyrexian Atlas+8% Synergy
$0.23
Solar Transformer+8% Synergy
$0.30
Unstable Obelisk+8% Synergy
$0.30
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+8% Synergy
$2.19
The Mightstone and Weakstone+7% Synergy
$5.39
Sonic Screwdriver+7% Synergy
$3.06
Basalt Monolith+7% Synergy
$4.97
Midnight Clock+6% Synergy
$0.60
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$3.62
Chromatic Orrery+6% Synergy
$34.08
Patriar's Seal+6% Synergy
$4.65
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.26
Patchwork Banner+4% Synergy
$3.31
Everflowing Chalice-2% Synergy
$0.31
Thran Dynamo-4% Synergy
$4.22
Sky Diamond-8% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.64
Mind Stone-21% Synergy
$0.25
Sol Ring-28% Synergy
$1.56
Thought Vessel-33% Synergy
$2.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+17% Synergy
$0.25
Talon Gates of Madara+13% Synergy
$40.27
Voldaren Estate+13% Synergy
$0.25
Cave of Temptation+12% Synergy
$0.27
Captivating Cave+12% Synergy
$0.18
Hall of Tagsin+12% Synergy
$0.33
Abstergo Entertainment+12% Synergy
$2.67
Horizon of Progress+11% Synergy
$7.02
Terramorphic Expanse+9% Synergy
$0.26
Opal Palace+8% Synergy
$0.33
Hidden Grotto+7% Synergy
$0.25
Plaza of Heroes+7% Synergy
$4.22
Crystal Grotto+7% Synergy
$0.33
Mirrex+7% Synergy
$0.71
Island+6% Synergy
$0.06
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.98
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.22
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$7.81
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