Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
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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
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Octopus Form
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lost Days
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Honest Work
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
66%inclusion121 decks183 decks
64%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
75%inclusion137 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
70%inclusion129 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Myr Retriever
62%inclusion114 decks183 decks
58%synergy
Animation Module
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Staff of Domination
50%inclusion91 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Junk Diver
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion104 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Mirran Spy
46%inclusion85 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion84 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion80 decks183 decks
-23%synergy
Prismite
44%inclusion80 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Trophy Mage
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Workshop Assistant
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Riddlesmith
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Future
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Corridor Monitor
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Myr Sire
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Negate
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
-18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-30%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-18%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Ripple
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Depart the Realm
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Key
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Wash Out
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Umbral Mantle
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Cube
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Wand
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-39%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
War Barge
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Future Sight
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-22%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion105 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion84 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
11%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
-32%synergy
Fountainport
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion143 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion96 decks183 decks
52%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Energy Refractor
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Basalt Monolith
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Array
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion173 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy