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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Rank #3,190
6decks
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ioreth of the Healing House
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Forensic Researcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Author of Shadows
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Intellect Devourer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Third Path Savant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Thief of Sanity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Faerie Formation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Woe Strider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Clever Conjurer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kelpie Guide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Leaden Myr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prismite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Halo Forager
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Persistent Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hostage Taker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Clattering Augur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Forsaken Miner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Infestation Sage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Guildmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Gumdrop Poisoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Concealing Curtains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Disciple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reef Worm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Siphon Insight
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Doom Blade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Saw It Coming
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Poison the Cup
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rain of Revelation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Terror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Impulse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Refocus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vraska's Fall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Farsight Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Jwari Disruption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Anticipate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Unfathomable Truths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wither and Bloom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Breathe Your Last
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spin Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shred Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Careful Consideration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blink of an Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Nullify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Spite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Moment of Truth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Essence Capture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Discover the Impossible
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Turn Aside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Predators' Hour
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Covetous Urge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blood on the Snow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Commune with Evil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Cry of the Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Foresee
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blood Price
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Extract a Confession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plan the Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Intrusion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Discerning Taste
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Malicious Eclipse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Binding Negotiation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Consign // Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Return Upon the Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Addle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barter in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pilfer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainspoil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Golden Demise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sorcerer's Wand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Screaming Shield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Cannon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spidersilk Net
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kite Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Leather Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cathar's Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Puppet Strings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wolfhunter's Quiver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Immobilizing Ink
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Ire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Flood the Engine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vow of Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Flight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Malice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Trail of Evidence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oath of Liliana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Frogify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Feywild Visitor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Storm Giants
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dreadship Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Fen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Energy Refractor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Urn of Godfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sol Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-72%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prophetic Prism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-68%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Dismal Backwater
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sinister Hideout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Port of Karfell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Pools
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Waterfront District
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Ice Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy