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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,315
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Commune with Lava
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Ignite the Future
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Light Up the Stage
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Stolen Strategy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Saw It Coming
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ravenform
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Reckless Impulse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Expressive Iteration
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Outpost Siege
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Demon Bolt
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Party Thrasher
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Nalfeshnee
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Illithid Harvester
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Giant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Viper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fang Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cosmos Charger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Young Red Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Giant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chakram Retriever
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kelpie Guide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bygone Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Harnesser of Storms
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Star Whale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vantress Transmuter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Riftwing Cloudskate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Depart the Realm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dual Strike
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Gale's Redirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dive Down
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Opera Love Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Seize Opportunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Three Wishes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Triton Tactics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Contact Other Plane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Galvanic Relay
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Act on Impulse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Throes of Chaos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reality Strobe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Impending Flux
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rift Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arc Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cone of Cold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Zenith Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sight Beyond Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Void Squall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Shivan Meteor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mirror Shield
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cathar's Shield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rod of Absorption
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Mantle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Unstable Amulet
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leather Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Oracle's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%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
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Campfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Starforged Sword
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Valakut Exploration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wild Wasteland
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Tavern Brawler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Font of Magic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Precognition Field
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Share the Spoils
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hard Cover
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%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
Fires of Mount Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crab Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ral and the Implicit Maze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Fire Artisan
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%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
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Junktown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-41%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Sky Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Energy Refractor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Oracles
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Library
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy