Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
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Ciel Collins
Jul 30, 2026
Ciel Collins
The Exile Theme: Five Years Later
Five years after Prosper, Tome-Bound, the exile theme spans every color. A history of impulse draw, theft, and the Paradox mechanic.
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Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Angel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Staff of Domination
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Umbral Mantle
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Trophy Mage
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Pact
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
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Dark Ritual
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Prismite
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Dimensional Infiltrator
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Dream Devourer
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Thief of Sanity
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Hypnotic Grifter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Hostage Taker
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Klaw, Master of Sound
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Intellect Devourer
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Elder Brain
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Initiates of the Ebon Hand
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Chain of Vapor
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-34%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Siphon Insight
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Miscast
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Dive Down
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Chase Inspiration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Impulse
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Intuition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Reshape
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Predators' Hour
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Covetous Urge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Conscription
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Flash Photography
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Petty Larceny
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Dimir Machinations
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Paruns
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Screaming Shield
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Diviner's Wand
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Cannon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Crab Umbra
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Ire
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Rogue Class
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Future Sight
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Court of Locthwain
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Whispers
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-29%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Urn of Godfire
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Energy Refractor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Darkslick Shores
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Ice Tunnel
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
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