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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,346
45decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Ignite the Future
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Nalfeshnee
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Keeper of Secrets
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Stolen Strategy
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Wand of Wonder
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Saw It Coming
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Expressive Iteration
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Commune with Lava
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Starwinder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Party Thrasher
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Giant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Celebration
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Chakram Retriever
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Memory Worm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Chemister
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Wildfire Devils
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Visage Bandit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Star Whale
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Greater Gargadon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dream Pillager
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gargadon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Mind
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Prismite
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Instants
You Find Some Prisoners
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Demon Bolt
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Depart the Realm
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Gale's Redirection
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-33%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forceful Denial
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dive Down
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Electrodominance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Shore Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Impulse
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Rousing Refrain
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Ravenform
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Desire
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Dance with Calamity
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Galvanic Relay
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Epic Experiment
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Deluge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Creative Technique
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Impending Flux
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Zenith Festival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Reality Strobe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Throes of Chaos
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arc Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rob the Archives
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Act on Impulse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Finale of Promise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Charge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Step Between Worlds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Plan the Heist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Mantle
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rod of Absorption
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Wand
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Kite Shield
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Cathar's Shield
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Oracle's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Synthesis Pod
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Uba Mask
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Magebane Armor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
C.A.M.P.
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
River Song's Diary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Leather Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spider-Verse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Valakut Exploration
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Wild Wasteland
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Outpost Siege
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Virtue of Courage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Count on Luck
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Share the Spoils
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Flux
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Frenzy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Pyromaster
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-34%synergy
Junktown
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Energy Refractor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urn of Godfire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Array
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy