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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Rank #1,898
472decks
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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!
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prophet of Distortion
67%inclusion317 decks472 decks
66%synergy
Prismite
65%inclusion305 decks472 decks
64%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
64%inclusion300 decks472 decks
60%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
60%inclusion283 decks472 decks
59%synergy
Staff of Domination
58%inclusion272 decks472 decks
56%synergy
Shore Up
56%inclusion263 decks472 decks
53%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion255 decks472 decks
52%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
53%inclusion252 decks472 decks
52%synergy
Diviner's Wand
52%inclusion244 decks472 decks
52%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
50%inclusion234 decks472 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion288 decks472 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion288 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Umbral Mantle
48%inclusion225 decks472 decks
46%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion221 decks472 decks
45%synergy
Future Sight
45%inclusion213 decks472 decks
45%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
44%inclusion206 decks472 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion205 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Kelpie Guide
43%inclusion202 decks472 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion199 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Crab Umbra
41%inclusion195 decks472 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion99 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Future
40%inclusion190 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion189 decks472 decks
38%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
36%inclusion168 decks472 decks
36%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
35%inclusion164 decks472 decks
33%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
33%inclusion156 decks472 decks
33%synergy
Trophy Mage
31%inclusion147 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
30%inclusion136 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion143 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Dimensional Infiltrator
28%inclusion134 decks472 decks
28%synergy
Spectral Sailor
28%inclusion133 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
28%inclusion130 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
27%inclusion128 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Savant
27%inclusion126 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Biomechan Engineer
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion116 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Clever Conjurer
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Formation
22%inclusion102 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
21%inclusion100 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Colossus of Akros
21%inclusion99 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
20%inclusion93 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
18%inclusion86 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
18%inclusion85 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Steel Hellkite
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
17%inclusion81 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Dread Linnorm
17%inclusion81 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion79 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion79 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Augur of Autumn
16%inclusion76 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
16%inclusion74 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
15%inclusion73 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
15%inclusion71 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
15%inclusion71 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
14%inclusion68 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Azure Mage
13%inclusion63 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Timeless Witness
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Illithid Harvester
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Archaeologist
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion187 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion170 decks472 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion116 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion115 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion111 decks472 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Nature
21%inclusion100 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion89 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion87 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion86 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion77 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
15%inclusion71 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
-15%synergy
Spring // Mind
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Dive Down
15%inclusion69 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion68 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Memory Deluge
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
11%synergy
High Stride
12%inclusion42 decks354 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Ornamental Courage
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Avalanche
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
9.2%inclusion35 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Steady Aim
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Chemister's Insight
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
6%synergy
You Come to a River
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Bite Down
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
35%inclusion166 decks472 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion147 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Increasing Savagery
25%inclusion117 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion108 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Dryad's Revival
21%inclusion101 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion92 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion83 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion82 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion81 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion63 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion61 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion51 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Path to the Festival
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Deep Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Threats Undetected
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
37%inclusion175 decks472 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion142 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion134 decks472 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion127 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Planar Bridge
25%inclusion119 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Shield
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion82 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion81 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
16%inclusion76 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Tower of Fortunes
13%inclusion63 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Vivien's Arkbow
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.1%inclusion43 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
8%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Cudgels
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thassa's Ire
35%inclusion163 decks472 decks
34%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
31%synergy
Freed from the Real
30%inclusion141 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion116 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
23%inclusion46 decks204 decks
22%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion79 decks472 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Soothsaying
16%inclusion74 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
16%inclusion55 decks354 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion66 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Instill Energy
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
9.1%inclusion43 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Ranger Class
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Verity Circle
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion208 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
40%inclusion190 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion164 decks472 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion132 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion93 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion90 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion88 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion77 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Depths
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion65 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Cataract
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion52 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Nursery
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Crawling Barrens
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Cataract
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Underdark Rift
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion337 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Energy Refractor
70%inclusion331 decks472 decks
69%synergy
Urn of Godfire
65%inclusion308 decks472 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion291 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion201 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Array
28%inclusion134 decks472 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion109 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion105 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion61 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion462 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion459 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion380 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion265 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion248 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion177 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion171 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion168 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion166 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion166 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion151 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
31%inclusion140 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion146 decks472 decks
-11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
30%inclusion142 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion131 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion101 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion60 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.7%inclusion41 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Campus
8.3%inclusion39 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
0%synergy