Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Rank #1,849
480decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Pillar Launch
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prophet of Distortion
67%inclusion322 decks480 decks
66%synergy
Prismite
64%inclusion306 decks480 decks
63%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
63%inclusion303 decks480 decks
60%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
60%inclusion288 decks480 decks
59%synergy
Staff of Domination
58%inclusion277 decks480 decks
56%synergy
Shore Up
56%inclusion271 decks480 decks
54%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
55%inclusion265 decks480 decks
54%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion266 decks480 decks
53%synergy
Diviner's Wand
51%inclusion246 decks480 decks
51%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
50%inclusion240 decks480 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion294 decks480 decks
36%synergy
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion291 decks480 decks
46%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
48%inclusion228 decks480 decks
46%synergy
Umbral Mantle
47%inclusion227 decks480 decks
45%synergy
Future Sight
47%inclusion225 decks480 decks
46%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
45%inclusion217 decks480 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion215 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Kelpie Guide
44%inclusion211 decks480 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion204 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Future
42%inclusion203 decks480 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion102 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion57 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion55 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion192 decks480 decks
38%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
36%inclusion171 decks480 decks
36%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
33%inclusion160 decks480 decks
31%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
33%inclusion158 decks480 decks
33%synergy
Trophy Mage
32%inclusion154 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
30%inclusion132 decks434 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion143 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Biomechan Engineer
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Dimensional Infiltrator
28%inclusion134 decks480 decks
28%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
28%inclusion132 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Third Path Savant
27%inclusion131 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Sailor
27%inclusion129 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
27%inclusion128 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
25%inclusion120 decks480 decks
20%synergy
Clever Conjurer
25%inclusion120 decks480 decks
24%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
24%inclusion116 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Colossus of Akros
22%inclusion106 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Formation
21%inclusion103 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
21%inclusion99 decks480 decks
20%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
20%inclusion98 decks480 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion98 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
18%inclusion86 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
18%inclusion86 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Dread Linnorm
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Steel Hellkite
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion84 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion77 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
16%inclusion75 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16%inclusion75 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
15%inclusion70 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion64 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Azure Mage
13%inclusion63 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Timeless Witness
12%inclusion56 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion55 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Illithid Harvester
11%inclusion54 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
11%inclusion54 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
11%inclusion54 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
11%inclusion53 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Archaeologist
10%inclusion49 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion195 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion181 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion126 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion119 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion112 decks480 decks
-21%synergy
Magic Damper
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion104 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion99 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion86 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion78 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Spring // Mind
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion72 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Dive Down
14%inclusion69 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion68 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion63 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
10%synergy
High Stride
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion60 decks480 decks
-12%synergy
Memory Deluge
13%inclusion60 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion58 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion53 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Ornamental Courage
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Ride the Avalanche
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Gift of the Viper
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Steady Aim
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
6%synergy
You Come to a River
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Chemister's Insight
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
-5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Bite Down
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
36%inclusion172 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion155 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Savagery
27%inclusion129 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion120 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Dryad's Revival
23%inclusion109 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion99 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion86 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion82 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion78 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion63 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion53 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion51 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Deep Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Path to the Festival
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion34 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Threats Undetected
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
38%inclusion182 decks480 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
31%inclusion149 decks480 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion147 decks480 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion136 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion135 decks480 decks
28%synergy
Planar Bridge
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Shield
24%inclusion113 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion83 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion82 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion81 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Vivien's Arkbow
14%inclusion66 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Tower of Fortunes
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion55 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion51 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion51 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.3%inclusion40 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Accorder's Shield
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
6.5%inclusion31 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Cudgels
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Crab Umbra
40%inclusion194 decks480 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Ire
35%inclusion166 decks480 decks
34%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
34%inclusion161 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion141 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion118 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
24%inclusion113 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion83 decks480 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
16%inclusion79 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Soothsaying
15%inclusion72 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion66 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion63 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion52 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Instill Energy
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Ranger Class
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Verity Circle
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Precognition Field
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion58 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion209 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
39%inclusion188 decks480 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion170 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion132 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion96 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion93 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion77 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Depths
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion64 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion62 decks480 decks
-9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
12%inclusion57 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion56 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion51 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Nursery
10%inclusion49 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion48 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Crawling Barrens
8.3%inclusion40 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Cataract
8.1%inclusion39 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Slippery Karst
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion31 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion31 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Underdark Rift
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.2%inclusion25 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion341 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Energy Refractor
71%inclusion341 decks480 decks
70%synergy
Urn of Godfire
67%inclusion320 decks480 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion295 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
44%inclusion209 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
32%inclusion155 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Array
27%inclusion131 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion108 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion106 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion63 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion468 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion468 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion390 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion268 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion256 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion181 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion174 decks480 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
36%inclusion172 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion171 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion168 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion159 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion152 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
32%inclusion138 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion145 decks480 decks
-12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
30%inclusion144 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion140 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
26%inclusion123 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion99 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion77 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion59 decks458 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion59 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Campus
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion34 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion34 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
0%synergy