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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4259 Current Rank
#4213 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher.

Background Cards

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.

Flow State Flow State
+30% Synergy $2.70
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+43% Synergy $0.97
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+39% Synergy $11.85
Prismite Prismite
+35% Synergy $0.14
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+31% Synergy $9.62
Shore Up Shore Up
+28% Synergy $0.22
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+28% Synergy $4.04
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+28% Synergy $10.87
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+26% Synergy $0.20
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+26% Synergy $0.23
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+22% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+14% Synergy $0.47
Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy $9.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.27
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.72
High Tide High Tide
-18% Synergy $1.73
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junk Diver Junk Diver
+20% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+20% Synergy $0.33
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+19% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+18% Synergy $0.38
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+17% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sage of the Unknowable Sage of the Unknowable
+17% Synergy $0.09
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+17% Synergy $0.10
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+17% Synergy $0.05
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+17% Synergy $2.83
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+15% Synergy $0.58
Memnarch Memnarch
+15% Synergy $6.36
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+14% Synergy $3.37
Arcane Investigator Arcane Investigator
+13% Synergy $0.15
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+12% Synergy $2.02
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+12% Synergy $0.31
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+12% Synergy $0.28
Copycrook Copycrook
+12% Synergy $0.26
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+12% Synergy $0.10
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+11% Synergy $0.17
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+11% Synergy $0.33
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+11% Synergy $0.24
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+10% Synergy $0.36
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+10% Synergy $0.14
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+10% Synergy $0.22
Camera Launcher Camera Launcher
+10% Synergy $0.07
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+9% Synergy $0.28
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+9% Synergy $3.41
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+9% Synergy $0.05
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+9% Synergy $0.23
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.36
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+8% Synergy $0.44
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sphinx of Magosi Sphinx of Magosi
+8% Synergy $0.17
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+7% Synergy $1.57
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy $0.52
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $0.95
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+5% Synergy $4.03
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+4% Synergy $0.50
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+2% Synergy $0.89
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+1% Synergy $0.53
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
0% Synergy $0.59
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
-1% Synergy $2.64
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-2% Synergy $1.63
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-5% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher safe.

Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+22% Synergy $0.20
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+18% Synergy $1.30
Return to the Sewers Return to the Sewers
+14% Synergy $0.07
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+13% Synergy $0.24
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+13% Synergy $0.09
Glint Glint
+13% Synergy $0.15
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+12% Synergy $0.21
Reality Ripple Reality Ripple
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rime Chill Rime Chill
+12% Synergy $0.10
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+11% Synergy $0.36
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+11% Synergy $2.20
Curate Curate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Deduce Deduce
+11% Synergy $0.29
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $4.11
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+10% Synergy $0.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+9% Synergy $0.14
Unsummon Unsummon
+9% Synergy $0.06
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+9% Synergy $0.28
Geistlight Snare Geistlight Snare
+9% Synergy $0.20
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+8% Synergy $0.39
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+8% Synergy $0.21
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+8% Synergy $0.30
Catalog Catalog
+8% Synergy $0.06
Disperse Disperse
+8% Synergy $0.13
Whispers of the Muse Whispers of the Muse
+8% Synergy $0.41
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+7% Synergy $0.27
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+7% Synergy $0.15
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.77
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+6% Synergy $5.73
Dive Down Dive Down
+6% Synergy $0.11
Deliberate Deliberate
+6% Synergy $0.19
Capsize Capsize
+5% Synergy $1.01
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.44
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $5.36
Rewind Rewind
+1% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.27
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $2.49
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-6% Synergy $0.48
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $2.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $6.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-13% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-13% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $8.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-14% Synergy $55.81
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's game plan and control the board.

Here Comes a New Hero! Here Comes a New Hero!
+14% Synergy $0.43
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.30
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.21
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+8% Synergy $0.14
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+8% Synergy $0.25
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+8% Synergy $0.25
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+8% Synergy $0.23
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+7% Synergy $0.31
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.34
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $6.67
Ureni's Rebuff Ureni's Rebuff
+5% Synergy $0.11
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.27
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reshape Reshape
+2% Synergy $4.51
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.34
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $3.71
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+21% Synergy $0.46
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+20% Synergy $10.37
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $14.81
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+17% Synergy $1.23
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+17% Synergy $0.11
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+16% Synergy $0.27
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+16% Synergy $0.28
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+16% Synergy $0.17
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.53
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+13% Synergy $7.71
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+13% Synergy $0.39
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+13% Synergy $5.74
Goblin Firebomb Goblin Firebomb
+13% Synergy $0.13
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+13% Synergy $0.15
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+13% Synergy $23.51
Animation Module Animation Module
+13% Synergy $3.24
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+13% Synergy $0.51
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+13% Synergy $0.26
Boom Box Boom Box
+13% Synergy $0.17
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+12% Synergy $0.19
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $1.61
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+12% Synergy $8.12
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+12% Synergy $14.39
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+12% Synergy $0.11
Thaumaton Torpedo Thaumaton Torpedo
+12% Synergy $0.04
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.38
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+11% Synergy $7.05
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $7.90
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+10% Synergy $1.09
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $10.38
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+10% Synergy $2.57
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+9% Synergy $0.07
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+9% Synergy $0.17
Kitesail Kitesail
+9% Synergy $0.07
Tamiyo's Immobilizer Tamiyo's Immobilizer
+9% Synergy $0.10
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+8% Synergy $0.38
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+8% Synergy $0.33
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+8% Synergy $1.89
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+8% Synergy $0.17
Orazca Puzzle-Door Orazca Puzzle-Door
+8% Synergy $0.10
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.32
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $3.32
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+7% Synergy $4.76
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.96
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $47.41
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.81
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+1% Synergy $0.36
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $13.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.41
Oracle's Insight Oracle's Insight
+13% Synergy $0.08
Take Flight Take Flight
+13% Synergy $0.05
Singing Bell Strike Singing Bell Strike
+13% Synergy $0.04
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.80
Future Sight Future Sight
+11% Synergy $0.38
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $1.67
Cunning Cunning
+9% Synergy $0.06
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $4.90
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+8% Synergy $0.14
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+8% Synergy $0.23
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+8% Synergy $0.22
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+8% Synergy $0.23
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+8% Synergy $0.27
One With the Wind One With the Wind
+8% Synergy $0.06
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+6% Synergy $4.30
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+6% Synergy $187.61
Sidequest: Card Collection Magicked Card Sidequest: Card Collection
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $0.82
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.70
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.38
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+2% Synergy $7.26
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $8.43
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.38
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+17% Synergy $0.34
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+17% Synergy $0.40
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+13% Synergy $0.31
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.33
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+12% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+12% Synergy $0.17
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+12% Synergy $0.27
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+12% Synergy $2.37
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $1.21
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $3.01
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.42
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.35
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.29
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+9% Synergy $0.57
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+9% Synergy $0.78
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+8% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+8% Synergy $20.73
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.34
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.54
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.06
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.83
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $8.53
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+6% Synergy $3.24
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+6% Synergy $0.26
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.56
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.71
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+3% Synergy $0.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.38
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $62.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $10.00
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-5% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-17% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-33% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+43% Synergy $0.17
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+43% Synergy $0.16
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+14% Synergy $0.68
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $1.04
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+12% Synergy $7.75
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+9% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $1.44
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+8% Synergy $0.26
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+8% Synergy $4.67
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $3.37
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.66
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.42
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $5.44
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+6% Synergy $33.78
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.17
Starting Column Starting Column
+5% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-3% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $4.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-22% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-34% Synergy $2.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.12
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $35.38
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+13% Synergy $0.23
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+13% Synergy $0.33
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+12% Synergy $6.41
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+12% Synergy $2.18
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+12% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+8% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+8% Synergy $8.76
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.27
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.88
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $6.82

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