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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,372
25decks
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
Slagwurm Armor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Ignite the Future
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Mirror Shield
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Stolen Strategy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Saw It Coming
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ravenform
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Light Up the Stage
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Nalfeshnee
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Party Thrasher
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Chakram Retriever
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Illithid Harvester
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kelpie Guide
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Sinister Concierge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Brazen Borrower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Celebration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Star Whale
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tectonic Giant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gargadon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Irascible Wolverine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Coyote
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Commune with Lava
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Demon Bolt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dive Down
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-34%synergy
Scour from Existence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Dual Strike
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Inspiring Refrain
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Rousing Refrain
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Impulse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mind's Desire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Season of the Bold
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Deluge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Creative Technique
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Throes of Chaos
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Reality Strobe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Arc Blade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Epic Experiment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Impending Flux
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Galvanic Relay
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rob the Archives
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Rift Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Step Between Worlds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Apex of Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Act on Impulse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Meteor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Rod of Absorption
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Umbral Mantle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cathar's Shield
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Oracle's Vault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Accorder's Shield
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leather Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Amulet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Synthesis Pod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Uba Mask
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Wild Wasteland
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Exploration
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Virtue of Courage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Outpost Siege
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Share the Spoils
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Font of Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Crab Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Count on Luck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Flux
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Future Sight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Cataract
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Volcano
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-37%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Junktown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Energy Refractor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urn of Godfire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Oracles
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy