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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,307
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!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Light Up the Stage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Commune with Lava
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Stolen Strategy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Ignite the Future
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Saw It Coming
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
You Find Some Prisoners
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Reckless Impulse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Outpost Siege
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Ravenform
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Demon Bolt
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Wand of Wonder
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Party Thrasher
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Tectonic Giant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Viper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Illithid Harvester
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Young Red Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fang Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bygone Colossus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Kelpie Guide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Galvanic Giant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Harnesser of Storms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Charger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chakram Retriever
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Chemister
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vantress Transmuter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Riftwing Cloudskate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Depart the Realm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Opera Love Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dive Down
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gale's Redirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Seize Opportunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Triton Tactics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contact Other Plane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Three Wishes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Suspend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Embrace the Unknown
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Galvanic Relay
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Rousing Refrain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Throes of Chaos
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Act on Impulse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cone of Cold
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rob the Archives
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reality Strobe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rift Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arc Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Impending Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Void Squall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Sight Beyond Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cathar's Shield
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rod of Absorption
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Oracle's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leather Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Amulet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Campfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elkin Bottle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Chest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Armillary Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Starforged Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gold Pan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Valakut Exploration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wild Wasteland
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Tavern Brawler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Share the Spoils
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Precognition Field
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%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
Extraordinary Journey
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Font of Magic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hard Cover
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crab Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ral and the Implicit Maze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Fire Artisan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Volcano
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Junktown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sky Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Energy Refractor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Oracles
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy