Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Rank #2,735
132decks
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
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Glen Elendra Guardian
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Loch Mare
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thousand-Year Elixir
64%inclusion84 decks132 decks
62%synergy
Sage of Fables
55%inclusion73 decks132 decks
55%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
55%inclusion73 decks132 decks
55%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
54%inclusion71 decks132 decks
54%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
54%inclusion71 decks132 decks
54%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
54%inclusion71 decks132 decks
53%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
58%inclusion76 decks132 decks
52%synergy
Fatestitcher
51%inclusion67 decks132 decks
50%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
51%inclusion67 decks132 decks
50%synergy
Soul Diviner
52%inclusion68 decks132 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Glen Elendra Archmage
52%inclusion69 decks132 decks
47%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
51%inclusion67 decks132 decks
48%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Archaeologist
45%inclusion59 decks132 decks
45%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Fain, the Broker
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Azure Mage
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Bog Initiate
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
40%inclusion53 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Stonework Packbeast
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Grim Haruspex
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Director
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
33%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Puppeteer
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Aether Channeler
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Havengul Lich
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Titan of Littjara
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Guildmage
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Captain of the Mists
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Demon's Disciple
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Hostage Taker
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Volo, Itinerant Scholar
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Future
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Profaner of the Dead
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Faller's Faithful
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Wits
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Vindictive Lich
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion51 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
-25%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Octopus Form
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-27%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Delay
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Turnabout
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Unbury
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Perplex
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Abjure
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Bile Blight
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Echoing Truth
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mask of the Mimic
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Step Through
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Raise the Palisade
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Snap
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Mitotic Manipulation
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-19%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Retraced Image
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Magewright's Stone
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Mantle
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Domination
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Diviner's Wand
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Gondor
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Lapis Lazuli Talisman
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Kite Shield
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Power Conduit
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Puppet Strings
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Paper
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Cauldron
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Jar of Eyeballs
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Spy Kit
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thassa's Ire
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Faces of the Past
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Crab Umbra
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Dominion
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Endless Evil
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Conspiracy
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion61 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
38%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion47 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
18%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
-18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Arch of Orazca
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Pit of Offerings
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion112 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion102 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
77%inclusion101 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion87 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
53%inclusion70 decks132 decks
52%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Urn of Godfire
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Energy Refractor
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Array
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion128 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion125 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion116 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion84 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
58%inclusion77 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion77 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
56%inclusion74 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion68 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
52%inclusion68 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion47 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
-22%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
-16%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Secret Passage
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
15%synergy
River of Tears
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Holdout Settlement
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Umara Wizard
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy