Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,501
241decks
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
Improvisation Capstone
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Mana Sculpt
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Scorched Geyser
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
75%inclusion181 decks241 decks
73%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
73%inclusion175 decks241 decks
72%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
69%inclusion167 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Ignite the Future
70%inclusion169 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
63%inclusion152 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
63%inclusion151 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
64%inclusion154 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
56%synergy
Nalfeshnee
55%inclusion133 decks241 decks
54%synergy
Saw It Coming
53%inclusion127 decks241 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
59%inclusion141 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Light Up the Stage
54%inclusion131 decks241 decks
51%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
50%inclusion121 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Ravenform
50%inclusion120 decks241 decks
48%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
48%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
49%inclusion117 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
47%inclusion113 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion112 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
46%inclusion111 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
46%inclusion111 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion126 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
42%inclusion102 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Party Thrasher
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
32%inclusion78 decks241 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion67 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Chakram Retriever
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
-18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
-23%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Giant
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Prismite
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Memory Worm
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Campus Composer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-17%synergy
Cosmos Charger
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Illithid Harvester
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Commune with Lava
42%inclusion102 decks241 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion100 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
-15%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
30%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
-18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Demon Bolt
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Opera Love Song
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
-19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Dive Down
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Dual Strike
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-28%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Drain
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
38%inclusion92 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Rousing Refrain
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
22%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Dance with Calamity
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Impending Flux
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Creative Technique
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Fateful Tempest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Zenith Festival
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
-27%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Apex of Power
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Reality Strobe
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Arc Blade
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Flame On!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Throes of Chaos
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-24%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Lock and Load
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Rob the Archives
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Mantle
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Mirror Shield
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
-0%synergy
Cathar's Shield
24%inclusion57 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Wand
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Rod of Absorption
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Accorder's Shield
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Uba Mask
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Magebane Armor
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Oracle's Vault
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
0%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Leather Armor
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
6%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
43%inclusion104 decks241 decks
43%synergy
Wild Wasteland
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
39%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
36%inclusion87 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Exploration
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Virtue of Courage
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
27%synergy
Outpost Siege
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Tavern Brawler
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Share the Spoils
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Future Sight
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
8%synergy
The Flux
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-18%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion55 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
-31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Volcano
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Junktown
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion196 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion188 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion150 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion128 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Energy Refractor
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
-23%synergy
Urn of Godfire
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Array
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion238 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion238 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion202 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion167 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion147 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion132 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion131 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion117 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion113 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion107 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion92 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Peak
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy