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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,498
28decks
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
Improvisation Capstone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Ignite the Future
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Nalfeshnee
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Impulse
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Stolen Strategy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Light Up the Stage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Saw It Coming
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Party Thrasher
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Starwinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tectonic Giant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Chakram Retriever
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Chemister
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Devils
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Memory Worm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gargadon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aurora Phoenix
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
You Find Some Prisoners
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Commune with Lava
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Demon Bolt
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Forceful Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Depart the Realm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gale's Redirection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Abstract Performance
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Expressive Iteration
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ravenform
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Rousing Refrain
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sozin's Comet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dance with Calamity
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mind's Desire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zenith Festival
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Galvanic Relay
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Impending Flux
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
See the Truth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Creative Technique
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arc Blade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reality Strobe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Throes of Chaos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Meteor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Promise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Mantle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mirror Shield
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cathar's Shield
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Wand
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Kite Shield
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rod of Absorption
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Accorder's Shield
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Unstable Amulet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Magebane Armor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Oracle's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Uba Mask
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Synthesis Pod
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
River Song's Diary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Endoskeleton
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
The Lost and the Damned
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Wild Wasteland
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Valakut Exploration
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Outpost Siege
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Virtue of Courage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Count on Luck
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Flux
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Share the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Rain of Riches
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Multiversal Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Junktown
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Energy Refractor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urn of Godfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Array
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
82%synergy
Scorched Geyser
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
82%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy