Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander) - Budget

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,373
23decks
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
End-Blaze Epiphany
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Blossombind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Light Up the Stage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Commune with Lava
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ignite the Future
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Stolen Strategy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Saw It Coming
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Ravenform
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Etali, Primal Storm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Reckless Impulse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Party Thrasher
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Outpost Siege
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Tectonic Giant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nalfeshnee
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Viper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Illithid Harvester
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Harnesser of Storms
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kelpie Guide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Young Red Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Riftwing Cloudskate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fang Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chakram Retriever
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Chemister
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Cosmos Charger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bygone Colossus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Demon Bolt
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Depart the Realm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dive Down
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Gale's Redirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Opera Love Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seize Opportunity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Contact Other Plane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Clockspinning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Triton Tactics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Three Wishes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Suspend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Inspiring Refrain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Galvanic Relay
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Throes of Chaos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Act on Impulse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reality Strobe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arc Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Impending Flux
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cone of Cold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rob the Archives
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crush the Weak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Zenith Festival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Ancestral Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rift Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Reinforcements
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sight Beyond Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Void Squall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Wonder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Cathar's Shield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Umbral Mantle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Rod of Absorption
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leather Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Amulet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Campfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elkin Bottle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Chest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Oracle's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Starforged Sword
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Wasteland
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Exploration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Tavern Brawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Share the Spoils
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Font of Magic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Precognition Field
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hard Cover
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Future Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ray of Frost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Fire Artisan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Heart of Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hidden Cataract
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Volcano
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Junktown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Sky Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Energy Refractor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Campus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Library
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy