Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,454
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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!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ichor Wellspring
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion134 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Myr Retriever
63%inclusion114 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion124 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Animation Module
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Staff of Domination
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
47%synergy
Junk Diver
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
59%inclusion107 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion104 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion111 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Mirran Spy
47%inclusion85 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
37%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
-21%synergy
Prismite
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Workshop Assistant
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Trophy Mage
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Riddlesmith
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Corridor Monitor
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Myr Sire
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Golden Guardian
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
-18%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
-31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-31%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Depart the Realm
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Magic Damper
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Reality Ripple
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Deduce
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
3%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-23%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Servo Schematic
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Mantle
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Cube
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Diviner's Wand
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
-39%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
4%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
War Barge
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Future Sight
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
11%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
-30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion141 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Urn of Godfire
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Energy Refractor
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
-17%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Array
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion172 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-1%synergy