Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,446
189decks
Background image for Bottom of the Barrel - Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher and Raised by Giants
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Knowledge Seeker
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
66%inclusion125 decks189 decks
64%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
73%inclusion138 decks189 decks
61%synergy
Myr Retriever
61%inclusion116 decks189 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion129 decks189 decks
56%synergy
Animation Module
54%inclusion102 decks189 decks
54%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion102 decks189 decks
50%synergy
Staff of Domination
50%inclusion95 decks189 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion109 decks189 decks
45%synergy
The Reality Chip
58%inclusion110 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Junk Diver
46%inclusion87 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion116 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion103 decks189 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion101 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
47%inclusion87 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion87 decks189 decks
-21%synergy
Mirran Spy
46%inclusion86 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Prized Statue
45%inclusion85 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Prismite
44%inclusion83 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion82 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion81 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion79 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
34%inclusion65 decks189 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion64 decks189 decks
29%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion63 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Workshop Assistant
31%inclusion59 decks189 decks
30%synergy
Trophy Mage
31%inclusion58 decks189 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion57 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
28%inclusion53 decks189 decks
28%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Riddlesmith
26%inclusion49 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Corridor Monitor
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Artisans
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Myr Sire
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Marketback Walker
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion76 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion60 decks189 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion57 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion52 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
-17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
-31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
-31%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
-18%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Change of Plans
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-20%synergy
Depart the Realm
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Ripple
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-10%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion64 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion57 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-22%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion72 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion70 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Mantle
34%inclusion65 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
33%inclusion62 decks189 decks
32%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion62 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion52 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion49 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Cube
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Diviner's Wand
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
-39%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
6%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
7%synergy
War Barge
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
38%inclusion71 decks189 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Future Sight
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion52 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
17%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-22%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion103 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
47%inclusion88 decks189 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
42%inclusion80 decks189 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion80 decks189 decks
-14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion74 decks189 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion59 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
30%inclusion57 decks189 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion56 decks189 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion53 decks189 decks
11%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
-31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-10%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion148 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion117 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion99 decks189 decks
52%synergy
Energy Refractor
50%inclusion94 decks189 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion90 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
44%inclusion84 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion83 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion69 decks189 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion56 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Array
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion179 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion78 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-1%synergy