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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,307
27decks
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
Sage of the Beyond
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Ignite the Future
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Wand of Wonder
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Stolen Strategy
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Light Up the Stage
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Saw It Coming
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Ravenform
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Commune with Lava
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Party Thrasher
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Nalfeshnee
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Illithid Harvester
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chakram Retriever
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Tectonic Giant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Viper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Starwinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gargadon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Kelpie Guide
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Celebration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Star Whale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Young Red Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fang Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Demon Bolt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Gale's Redirection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Depart the Realm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-34%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Dissipate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Dual Strike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Inspiring Refrain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Impulse
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Rousing Refrain
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Desire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spectral Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Season of the Bold
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Dance with Calamity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Creative Technique
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Throes of Chaos
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Reality Strobe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Arc Blade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Impending Flux
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rift Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Apex of Power
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rob the Archives
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Step Between Worlds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Highway Robbery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Crush the Weak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Meteor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Rod of Absorption
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Oracle's Vault
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Mantle
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Cathar's Shield
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Kite Shield
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Leather Armor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Uba Mask
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Synthesis Pod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
The Lost and the Damned
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Virtue of Courage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Outpost Siege
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Tavern Brawler
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Wild Wasteland
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Exploration
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Spider-Verse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Share the Spoils
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Font of Magic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crab Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Future Sight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Precognition Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Flux
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Fire Artisan
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Hidden Cataract
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Junktown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Energy Refractor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Urn of Godfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Oracles
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Edgewall Inn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy