Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Rank #3,932
22decks
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
Boomerang Basics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rumble Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Singularity Rupture
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Memory Deluge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Dream Devourer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Havengul Lich
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cathar's Shield
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Army of the Damned
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Kite Shield
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Deep Analysis
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Likeness Looter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Siphon Insight
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Accorder's Shield
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Notion Thief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodrite Invoker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fatestitcher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Inventor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Triarch Praetorian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Wits
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dimir House Guard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rona, Disciple of Gix
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Marang River Prowler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Undercover Operative
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Clone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Identity Thief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tribute Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phantom Carriage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bog Initiate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dream Twist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Remand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Cling to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dive Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Their Number Is Legion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Resentful Revelation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
The Final Days
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Winternight Stories
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Increasing Ambition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Emergency Weld
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Quiet Speculation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Departure
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mass Diminish
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Conscription
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Confusion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Covetous Urge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Runic Repetition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Welcome the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blood for Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Dread
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Memories Returning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Quag Feast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umbral Mantle
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Lunar Whale
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mirror Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leather Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Catalyst Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grim Bauble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cunning Rhetoric
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Omen of the Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Future Sight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utter Insignificance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Roost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Ire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Court of Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Summoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Urn of Godfire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Array
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Lost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Energy Refractor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Isle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Grotto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Conduit Pylons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Sinister Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Captivating Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Soured Springs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy