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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,315
52decks
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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
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Ignite the Future
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
70%synergy
Nalfeshnee
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Slagwurm Armor
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Light Up the Stage
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Wand of Wonder
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Saw It Coming
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Expressive Iteration
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Stolen Strategy
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Commune with Lava
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Reckless Impulse
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Starwinder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Party Thrasher
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Chakram Retriever
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Tectonic Giant
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Chemister
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Memory Worm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Visage Bandit
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Prismite
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Greater Gargadon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Gargadon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Dream Pillager
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
3%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Demon Bolt
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Depart the Realm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Gale's Redirection
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Dive Down
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Audacious Swap
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Electrodominance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Forceful Denial
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Rousing Refrain
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Ravenform
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Mind's Desire
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Dance with Calamity
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Galvanic Relay
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Epic Experiment
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Creative Technique
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Impending Flux
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Deluge
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Zenith Festival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reality Strobe
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Rob the Archives
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Throes of Chaos
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Arc Blade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Step Between Worlds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Plan the Heist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Crush the Weak
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Mirror Shield
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Umbral Mantle
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Rod of Absorption
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Wand
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Kite Shield
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Cathar's Shield
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Oracle's Vault
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Uba Mask
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Synthesis Pod
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Magebane Armor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
C.A.M.P.
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Leather Armor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Memory Vessel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spider-Verse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Valakut Exploration
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
44%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Outpost Siege
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Wild Wasteland
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Virtue of Courage
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Count on Luck
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Share the Spoils
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Tavern Brawler
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
The Flux
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Frenzy
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Future Sight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Riches
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Paradox Haze
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Pyromaster
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Junktown
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Cataract
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Volcano
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Energy Refractor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Urn of Godfire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Array
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Oracles
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy