Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,485
189decks
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!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrorform
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
65%inclusion123 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
69%inclusion130 decks189 decks
57%synergy
Myr Retriever
61%inclusion115 decks189 decks
57%synergy
Animation Module
56%inclusion105 decks189 decks
55%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion103 decks189 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion118 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Staff of Domination
48%inclusion90 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion87 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Junk Diver
47%inclusion88 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
The Reality Chip
57%inclusion108 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion106 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion100 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Mirran Spy
47%inclusion88 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
45%inclusion85 decks189 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion83 decks189 decks
-23%synergy
Prismite
44%inclusion83 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion81 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion81 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion78 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
36%inclusion68 decks189 decks
33%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion64 decks189 decks
24%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion63 decks189 decks
32%synergy
Trophy Mage
31%inclusion58 decks189 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
31%inclusion58 decks189 decks
26%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
30%inclusion56 decks189 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion56 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Riddlesmith
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Future
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Corridor Monitor
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Faerie Artisans
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Myr Sire
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion73 decks189 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion60 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion49 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion48 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
-16%synergy
Shore Up
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
-12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
-19%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
11%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
-31%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
-17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
-30%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Spell Swindle
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Change of Plans
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-20%synergy
Octopus Form
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reality Ripple
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Depart the Realm
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Secrets of the Key
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-24%synergy
Reality Heist
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-10%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion62 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Wash Out
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-22%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion71 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion70 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
35%inclusion66 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion62 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Mantle
32%inclusion61 decks189 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion48 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion46 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
24%inclusion45 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Wand
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
-40%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Planar Bridge
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
War Barge
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
35%inclusion67 decks189 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion52 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Future Sight
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion48 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Crab Umbra
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Ire
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
-22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion108 decks189 decks
45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion99 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion86 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion76 decks189 decks
-16%synergy
Treasure Vault
40%inclusion75 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion73 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion60 decks189 decks
17%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion55 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion49 decks189 decks
9%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion49 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion46 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion42 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
-34%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion116 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion99 decks189 decks
52%synergy
Energy Refractor
49%inclusion92 decks189 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion91 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion84 decks189 decks
38%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion80 decks189 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion67 decks189 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion56 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Array
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion179 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion74 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy