Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
$0.14
$0.14Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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Scryfall
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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
Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage
Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One
Scion of Halaster
Agent of the Iron Throne
Sword Coast Sailor
Master Chef
Far Traveler
Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist
Faceless One
Street Urchin
Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan
Veteran SoldierHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Slagwurm Armor+41% Synergy
$0.71
Umbral Mantle+37% Synergy
$12.87
Prismite+33% Synergy
$0.13
Freed from the Real+29% Synergy
$9.72
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+27% Synergy
$3.36
Shore Up+27% Synergy
$0.28
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$12.31
Stonework Packbeast+24% Synergy
$0.11
Prophet of Distortion+24% Synergy
$0.18
Thassa's Ire+20% Synergy
$0.11
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.
Spell Pierce+16% Synergy
$0.22
Fabricate+8% Synergy
$9.67
Resculpt+8% Synergy
$0.34
Swiftfoot Boots+1% Synergy
$1.89
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$3.63
Rapid Hybridization-9% Synergy
$1.08
Negate-12% Synergy
$0.19
Pongify-15% Synergy
$1.77
Counterspell-24% Synergy
$3.70
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will0% Synergy
$62.64
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$16.23
Rhystic Study-14% Synergy
$70.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Junk Diver+19% Synergy
$0.29
Loyal Inventor+18% Synergy
$0.24
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+17% Synergy
$0.26
Ioreth of the Healing House+17% Synergy
$0.37
Spectral Sailor+17% Synergy
$0.27
Tymora's Invoker+16% Synergy
$0.10
Third Path Savant+16% Synergy
$0.08
Cogwork Assembler+16% Synergy
$0.30
Sage of the Unknowable+16% Synergy
$0.07
Voltaic Construct+16% Synergy
$2.13
Magus of the Future+16% Synergy
$0.36
Trophy Mage+14% Synergy
$0.75
Memnarch+14% Synergy
$6.34
Aphetto Alchemist+13% Synergy
$4.52
Muse Seeker+13% Synergy
$0.25
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+13% Synergy
$0.69
Arcane Investigator+12% Synergy
$0.17
Vigean Graftmage+12% Synergy
$0.12
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+11% Synergy
$0.29
Trinket Mage+11% Synergy
$0.40
Workshop Assistant+11% Synergy
$0.29
Clever Conjurer+11% Synergy
$0.23
Stridehangar Automaton+11% Synergy
$2.53
Copycrook+11% Synergy
$0.24
Forecasting Fortune Teller+10% Synergy
$0.12
Threefold Thunderhulk+10% Synergy
$0.30
Corridor Monitor+10% Synergy
$0.13
Camera Launcher+9% Synergy
$0.12
Steelswarm Operator+9% Synergy
$0.18
Guidelight Optimizer+9% Synergy
$0.19
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+9% Synergy
$0.30
Omen Hawker+9% Synergy
$0.33
Myr Retriever+8% Synergy
$3.05
Chrome Host Seedshark+8% Synergy
$0.28
Koilos Roc+8% Synergy
$0.04
Myr Scrapling+8% Synergy
$0.19
Faerie Formation+8% Synergy
$0.52
Cemetery Illuminator+7% Synergy
$0.51
Transit Mage+7% Synergy
$0.34
Sphinx of Magosi+7% Synergy
$0.17
Forensic Gadgeteer+6% Synergy
$1.82
Silver Myr+5% Synergy
$0.56
Tribute Mage+5% Synergy
$1.00
The Reality Chip+4% Synergy
$4.21
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.83
Triskaidekaphile+1% Synergy
$0.80
Sai, Master Thopterist+0% Synergy
$0.57
Etherium Sculptor0% Synergy
$0.77
Laboratory Maniac-3% Synergy
$1.96
Foundry Inspector-5% Synergy
$0.38
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher safe.
Triton Tactics+20% Synergy
$0.17
Cerulean Wisps+17% Synergy
$1.46
Essence Capture+15% Synergy
$0.20
Glint+12% Synergy
$0.10
Brackish Blunder+12% Synergy
$0.19
Return to the Sewers+12% Synergy
$0.11
Reality Ripple+11% Synergy
$0.34
Rime Chill+11% Synergy
$0.10
Exclude+10% Synergy
$0.21
Mana Leak+10% Synergy
$0.32
Deduce+10% Synergy
$0.17
Curate+10% Synergy
$0.29
Ripples of Potential+9% Synergy
$2.77
Cackling Counterpart+9% Synergy
$0.26
Slip Out the Back+8% Synergy
$4.67
Unsummon+8% Synergy
$0.07
Interdict+8% Synergy
$0.32
Run Away Together+8% Synergy
$0.13
Grip of Amnesia+8% Synergy
$0.19
Dispel+8% Synergy
$0.37
Catalog+8% Synergy
$0.07
Mirror Match+8% Synergy
$0.38
Magic Damper+8% Synergy
$0.26
Bring the Ending+7% Synergy
$0.28
Stern Scolding+7% Synergy
$0.30
Obsessive Search+6% Synergy
$0.17
Mizzium Skin+6% Synergy
$0.25
Keep Safe+6% Synergy
$0.21
Consider+5% Synergy
$0.29
Deliberate+5% Synergy
$0.21
Dive Down+5% Synergy
$0.16
Aetherspouts+5% Synergy
$0.73
March of Swirling Mist+5% Synergy
$3.78
Cancel+3% Synergy
$0.33
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.45
Quick Study+2% Synergy
$0.24
Whir of Invention+0% Synergy
$4.65
Rewind+0% Synergy
$0.40
Blue Sun's Zenith-2% Synergy
$2.92
Opt-4% Synergy
$0.23
Dramatic Reversal-6% Synergy
$0.49
Muddle the Mixture-6% Synergy
$2.37
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$5.50
Frantic Search-10% Synergy
$1.36
Reality Shift-13% Synergy
$0.33
Mana Drain-14% Synergy
$56.71
Aetherize-14% Synergy
$0.39
Swan Song-14% Synergy
$9.71
High Tide-19% Synergy
$1.89
Brainstorm-20% Synergy
$1.50
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Flow State+25% Synergy
$1.45
Ravenform+13% Synergy
$0.37
Here Comes a New Hero!+11% Synergy
$0.34
Amass the Components+8% Synergy
$0.15
Temporal Fissure+7% Synergy
$0.26
Stream of Thought+7% Synergy
$0.24
Argivian Restoration+7% Synergy
$0.17
Step Through+7% Synergy
$0.22
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.30
Candlekeep Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.27
Compulsive Research+6% Synergy
$0.31
Sleight of Hand+5% Synergy
$0.30
Ureni's Rebuff+4% Synergy
$0.16
Personal Tutor+4% Synergy
$6.00
Slip Through Space+3% Synergy
$0.39
Deep Analysis+3% Synergy
$0.19
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.32
Reshape+1% Synergy
$4.59
Serum Visions0% Synergy
$1.72
Solve the Equation-2% Synergy
$3.59
Preordain-6% Synergy
$0.58
Ponder-12% Synergy
$1.96
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ring of Evos Isle+19% Synergy
$0.56
Staff of Domination+18% Synergy
$9.77
Thousand-Year Elixir+17% Synergy
$14.60
Vanguard's Shield+16% Synergy
$0.09
C.A.M.P.+16% Synergy
$0.33
Sword of the Paruns+16% Synergy
$1.65
Spidersilk Net+15% Synergy
$0.27
Cathar's Shield+15% Synergy
$0.24
Accorder's Shield+15% Synergy
$0.15
Boom Box+12% Synergy
$0.17
Ashnod's Transmogrant+12% Synergy
$6.71
Goblin Firebomb+12% Synergy
$0.15
Nimblewright Schematic+12% Synergy
$0.17
Summoning Station+12% Synergy
$7.65
Servo Schematic+12% Synergy
$0.24
Animation Module+12% Synergy
$2.24
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+12% Synergy
$22.25
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$2.05
Chaos Wand+12% Synergy
$0.37
Mirror Shield+12% Synergy
$0.49
Kite Shield+11% Synergy
$0.19
Magewright's Stone+11% Synergy
$8.91
Thaumaton Torpedo+11% Synergy
$0.12
Silver Shroud Costume+11% Synergy
$13.31
Lunatic Pandora+11% Synergy
$0.19
Colossus Hammer+11% Synergy
$1.90
Brotherhood Regalia+10% Synergy
$8.42
Semblance Anvil+10% Synergy
$7.09
Thopter Fabricator+10% Synergy
$0.35
Worldwalker Helm+9% Synergy
$3.35
Moonsilver Key+9% Synergy
$0.83
Winged Boots+9% Synergy
$9.53
Jalum Tome+8% Synergy
$0.12
Flayer Husk+8% Synergy
$0.19
Mantle of Tides+8% Synergy
$0.10
Psychic Paper+8% Synergy
$0.36
Orazca Puzzle-Door+8% Synergy
$0.15
Inverted Iceberg+8% Synergy
$0.22
Scroll of Fate+7% Synergy
$0.28
Braided Net+7% Synergy
$0.28
Diviner's Wand+7% Synergy
$0.39
Glaring Spotlight+7% Synergy
$2.21
The Temporal Anchor+7% Synergy
$0.31
The Millennium Calendar+6% Synergy
$3.00
Clock of Omens+6% Synergy
$4.31
God-Pharaoh's Statue+5% Synergy
$0.77
Mystic Forge+2% Synergy
$2.90
Sensei's Divining Top+2% Synergy
$41.44
Aether Spellbomb+0% Synergy
$0.31
Isochron Scepter0% Synergy
$11.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Crab Umbra+15% Synergy
$0.41
Singing Bell Strike+12% Synergy
$0.03
Oracle's Insight+12% Synergy
$0.11
Take Flight+12% Synergy
$0.06
Clan Crafter+12% Synergy
$0.60
Future Sight+10% Synergy
$0.37
One with the Multiverse+10% Synergy
$2.62
Cunning+8% Synergy
$0.05
One With the Wind+8% Synergy
$0.08
Sugar Coat+8% Synergy
$0.16
Curious Inquiry+7% Synergy
$0.25
Primordial Mist+7% Synergy
$0.31
Mirrodin Besieged+7% Synergy
$4.96
Kasmina's Transmutation+7% Synergy
$0.27
Utter Insignificance+7% Synergy
$0.16
Power Artifact+6% Synergy
$185.20
Sidequest: Card Collection+5% Synergy
$0.17
Intruder Alarm+5% Synergy
$4.70
Observed Stasis+4% Synergy
$0.28
Thopter Spy Network+4% Synergy
$0.42
Wizard Class+3% Synergy
$2.62
Aqueous Form+2% Synergy
$0.37
Training Grounds+1% Synergy
$8.61
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
$7.11
Imprisoned in the Moon-3% Synergy
$0.32
Propaganda-10% Synergy
$2.25
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ugin, the Ineffable+6% Synergy
$1.79
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+17% Synergy
$0.40
Forge of Heroes+16% Synergy
$0.39
Secluded Starforge+16% Synergy
$0.39
Remote Isle+12% Synergy
$0.19
Arch of Orazca+11% Synergy
$0.32
Volatile Fault+11% Synergy
$0.31
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods+11% Synergy
$0.36
Dark Depths+11% Synergy
$2.99
Hidden Cataract+11% Synergy
$0.19
Tyrite Sanctum+10% Synergy
$3.04
Arcane Lighthouse+10% Synergy
$1.72
Fountainport+10% Synergy
$2.63
Field of Ruin+10% Synergy
$0.35
Desert of the Mindful+9% Synergy
$0.29
Thran Portal+8% Synergy
$0.91
Ice Floe+8% Synergy
$0.35
Underdark Rift+8% Synergy
$0.65
Nephalia Academy+7% Synergy
$0.20
Ominous Cemetery+7% Synergy
$0.31
Hall of the Bandit Lord+7% Synergy
$22.14
Lonely Sandbar+7% Synergy
$0.31
Halimar Depths+7% Synergy
$0.39
Skyline Cascade+7% Synergy
$0.07
Temple of the False God+7% Synergy
$0.31
Arid Archway+6% Synergy
$0.78
Guildless Commons+6% Synergy
$3.13
Crystal Vein+6% Synergy
$9.04
The Gold Saucer+5% Synergy
$0.28
Saprazzan Skerry+5% Synergy
$2.47
Coral Atoll+4% Synergy
$0.57
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$10.07
Academy Ruins+1% Synergy
$9.62
Terrain Generator+0% Synergy
$1.93
Buried Ruin+0% Synergy
$0.38
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$9.07
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-4% Synergy
$61.51
Castle Vantress-5% Synergy
$0.36
Reliquary Tower-14% Synergy
$4.10
Otawara, Soaring City-17% Synergy
$28.23
Mystic Sanctuary-33% Synergy
$1.02
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Urn of Godfire+41% Synergy
$0.20
Energy Refractor+41% Synergy
$0.13
Aetheric Amplifier+13% Synergy
$0.59
Victory Chimes+11% Synergy
$5.83
Agility Bobblehead+11% Synergy
$0.96
Phyrexian Atlas+8% Synergy
$0.23
Solar Transformer+8% Synergy
$0.28
Unstable Obelisk+7% Synergy
$0.24
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+7% Synergy
$1.66
The Mightstone and Weakstone+7% Synergy
$4.57
Sonic Screwdriver+7% Synergy
$3.15
Basalt Monolith+6% Synergy
$4.58
Chromatic Orrery+6% Synergy
$36.15
Patriar's Seal+5% Synergy
$5.04
Liquimetal Torque+5% Synergy
$3.42
Midnight Clock+5% Synergy
$0.68
Patchwork Banner+4% Synergy
$1.85
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.29
Everflowing Chalice-3% Synergy
$0.36
Thran Dynamo-4% Synergy
$4.81
Sky Diamond-9% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Signet-18% Synergy
$0.44
Mind Stone-21% Synergy
$0.32
Sol Ring-30% Synergy
$1.36
Thought Vessel-34% Synergy
$2.52
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+16% Synergy
$0.27
Talon Gates of Madara+13% Synergy
$39.50
Voldaren Estate+12% Synergy
$0.41
Cave of Temptation+12% Synergy
$0.25
Captivating Cave+12% Synergy
$0.26
Hall of Tagsin+11% Synergy
$0.35
Abstergo Entertainment+11% Synergy
$2.59
Horizon of Progress+11% Synergy
$6.21
Terramorphic Expanse+9% Synergy
$1.11
Opal Palace+7% Synergy
$0.32
Hidden Grotto+7% Synergy
$0.35
Plaza of Heroes+7% Synergy
$3.60
Crystal Grotto+7% Synergy
$0.31
Mirrex+7% Synergy
$0.86
Island+6% Synergy
$0.08
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.45
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.83
Myriad Landscape+0% Synergy
$0.30
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$5.50
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