Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves (Commander) - Budget

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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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
Octopus Form
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serpent's Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shore Up
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Halo Forager
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Refute
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Spectral Sailor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Engine Rat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Dream Devourer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bog Initiate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Steel Hellkite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Intellect Devourer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Hostage Taker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Essence Depleter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Prismite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Araumi of the Dead Tide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Third Path Savant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Elder Brain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Wits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Future
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Guildmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Topaz Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Overwhelmed Archivist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Quistis Trepe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Twisted Abomination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hollow Marauder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omen Hawker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodrite Invoker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lazav, Wearer of Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Containment Construct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clever Conjurer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imagecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pharika's Spawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armguard Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Magic Damper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Chemister's Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Saw It Coming
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Poison the Cup
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Unstable Experiment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Divert Disaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spellgyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twist Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rotten Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Discover the Impossible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Miscalculation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Catalog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Siphon Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Neutralize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Power Word Kill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Without Weakness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Price of Fame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Triton Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silumgar's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Perplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Didn't Say Please
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cast Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Churn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wings of Velis Vel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Countervailing Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Decree of Pain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Languish
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ravenform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Psychic Intrusion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Visions of Dread
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Restart Sequence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Confusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Of One Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleep of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Army of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Split the Party
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dirge of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deny Reality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Amass the Components
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunting Voyage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Predators' Hour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ransack the Lab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Concentrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Never // Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charnel Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Covetous Urge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Runic Repetition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stealth Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrotic Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pilfered Plans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chill of Foreboding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helvault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magnifying Glass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Brittle Effigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ransom Note
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Diviner's Wand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Accorder's Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ebony Horse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soulcipher Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leather Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Runed Stalactite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispersteel Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Screaming Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barbed Battlegear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Navigation Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Crab Umbra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Ire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
One with the Multiverse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Future Sight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Witness Protection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pestilence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistform Mask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Halaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dark Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Curious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Conspiracy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Security Bypass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Canonized in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Barren Moor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hidden Cataract
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Arch of Orazca
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Cradle of the Accursed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the High City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underdark Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hostile Desert
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Remote Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Forge of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Unstable Obelisk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Urn of Godfire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Energy Refractor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-59%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Array
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-63%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Idol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solar Transformer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forger's Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Orazca Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honored Heirloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terrarion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Fetid Pools
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Waterfront District
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Dismal Backwater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cave of Temptation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Soured Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Port of Karfell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Study Hall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sinister Hideout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Salt Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
River of Tears
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Secret Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Gateway Plaza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unknown Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Painted Bluffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy