Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,372
238decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End-Blaze Epiphany
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Blossombind
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sanar, Innovative First-Year
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
73%inclusion173 decks238 decks
72%synergy
Ignite the Future
72%inclusion171 decks238 decks
71%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
73%inclusion173 decks238 decks
71%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
68%inclusion162 decks238 decks
68%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
62%inclusion148 decks238 decks
61%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
65%inclusion154 decks238 decks
60%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion145 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Nalfeshnee
55%inclusion132 decks238 decks
54%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
55%inclusion132 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Light Up the Stage
55%inclusion131 decks238 decks
52%synergy
Saw It Coming
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Ravenform
49%inclusion117 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
48%inclusion93 decks193 decks
47%synergy
Reckless Impulse
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Lava
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion130 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Plargg and Nassari
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Party Thrasher
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Chakram Retriever
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-24%synergy
Tectonic Giant
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Prismite
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Illithid Harvester
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Memory Worm
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Charger
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Chemister
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
33%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
-20%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Demon Bolt
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Depart the Realm
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Gale's Redirection
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-29%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Dual Strike
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Shore Up
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-29%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Comet Storm
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Suspend
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Rousing Refrain
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Desire
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Impending Flux
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Creative Technique
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Relay
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Reality Strobe
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Arc Blade
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Apex of Power
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-28%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Throes of Chaos
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Crush the Weak
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
44%inclusion104 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Mantle
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Mirror Shield
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Rod of Absorption
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Cathar's Shield
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Wand
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Uba Mask
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Magebane Armor
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
0%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
6%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Wild Wasteland
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
38%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Exploration
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Outpost Siege
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Virtue of Courage
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Tavern Brawler
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Share the Spoils
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
The Flux
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Future Sight
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-20%synergy
City on Fire
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Junktown
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion193 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion191 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion145 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Energy Refractor
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Urn of Godfire
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Array
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion235 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion235 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion203 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion162 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Oracles
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-3%synergy