Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher (Commander)

Nick Benstead
Dec 5, 2024
Bottom of the Barrel - Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher and Raised by Giants
Nick's debut article gives us some background into a unique Equipment commander you may have missed!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Slagwurm Armor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Umbral Mantle
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Prismite
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Shore Up
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Ire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Trophy Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Sailor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Loyal Inventor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Future
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sage of the Unknowable
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Savant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Voltaic Construct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Corridor Monitor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Investigator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Omen Hawker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Clever Conjurer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Copycrook
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Forecasting Fortune Teller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Camera Launcher
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Koilos Roc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Myr Scrapling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Triton Tactics
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Return to the Sewers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glint
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brackish Blunder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Curate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reality Ripple
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Deduce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rime Chill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grip of Amnesia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Skin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mirror Match
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deliberate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stern Scolding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geistlight Snare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bring the Ending
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dive Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Interdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Catalog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whispers of the Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Flow State
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Amass the Components
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reshape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Fissure
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stream of Thought
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ring of Evos Isle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Spidersilk Net
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
C.A.M.P.
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cathar's Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Station
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Animation Module
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Boom Box
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Paper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jalum Tome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Flayer Husk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sickleslicer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inverted Iceberg
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of Tides
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scroll of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Crab Umbra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Oracle's Insight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Take Flight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Clan Crafter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Future Sight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sugar Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Primordial Mist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
One With the Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cunning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arch of Orazca
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Fault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underdark Rift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nephalia Academy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arid Archway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skyline Cascade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thran Portal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ice Floe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Urn of Godfire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Energy Refractor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cave of Temptation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy