Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Rank #4,070
21decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Wistfulness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dundoolin Weaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Evolution Witness
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Incubation Druid
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Kiora's Follower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Eureka Moment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Drix Fatemaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chomping Changeling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Loch Mare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Illithid Harvester
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Railway Brawler
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cradle Clearcutter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Elusive Otter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Master Biomancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
River Kelpie
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Viridian Joiner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scryb Ranger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Prismite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sita Varma, Masked Racer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Explorer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Biomechan Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ignis Scientia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Secret Identity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Memory Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Moment's Peace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Signature Slam
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Evolution Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spring // Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dizzy Spell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vines of the Recluse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Peerless Recycling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Trash the Town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Esper Origins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Expand the Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Thirsting Roots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dryad's Revival
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gysahl Greens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memories Returning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plan the Heist
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Dominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tracker's Instincts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Golden Ratio
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Savagery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Evolution
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silent Departure
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Give // Take
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crush of Wurms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grizzly Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Path to the Festival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Summer Bloom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Step Between Worlds
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Wand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Scanship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Titania
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Essence Anchor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Boom Box
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Avatar Destiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bioengineered Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fight Rigging
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Abundance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sugar Coat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shifting Woodland
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Slippery Karst
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
The Surgical Bay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crawling Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Shire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Kishla Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Energy Refractor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Urn of Godfire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Overflowing Basin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Blighted Woodland
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Rumble Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-32%synergy
Kitchen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Manor Gate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vivid Creek
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Captivating Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vivid Grove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy