Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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Nick Benstead
Dec 5, 2024
Nick Benstead
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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Thor, Guardian of Midgard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Flame On!
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
75%inclusion183 decks243 decks
73%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
72%inclusion176 decks243 decks
72%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
69%inclusion168 decks243 decks
69%synergy
Ignite the Future
70%inclusion171 decks243 decks
69%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
63%inclusion153 decks243 decks
62%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
63%inclusion152 decks243 decks
61%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
64%inclusion155 decks243 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
59%inclusion144 decks243 decks
56%synergy
Nalfeshnee
56%inclusion135 decks243 decks
54%synergy
Light Up the Stage
55%inclusion133 decks243 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
59%inclusion143 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Saw It Coming
53%inclusion128 decks243 decks
51%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
51%inclusion123 decks243 decks
49%synergy
Ravenform
50%inclusion122 decks243 decks
48%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
49%inclusion114 decks231 decks
49%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
49%inclusion118 decks243 decks
46%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
47%inclusion114 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion113 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
46%inclusion112 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion126 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
42%inclusion103 decks243 decks
41%synergy
Party Thrasher
41%inclusion100 decks243 decks
40%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
37%inclusion90 decks243 decks
36%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
35%inclusion86 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34%inclusion83 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
32%inclusion78 decks243 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion68 decks243 decks
24%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
28%inclusion68 decks243 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion67 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
25%inclusion61 decks243 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
25%inclusion60 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
24%inclusion59 decks243 decks
24%synergy
Chakram Retriever
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
-8%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
-17%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-23%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Prismite
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Memory Worm
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
-17%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Campus Composer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Charger
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Illithid Harvester
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion102 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Commune with Lava
42%inclusion102 decks243 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion89 decks243 decks
-15%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
35%inclusion85 decks243 decks
34%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
32%inclusion78 decks243 decks
30%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
29%inclusion70 decks243 decks
28%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion61 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion60 decks243 decks
-18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
-14%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Demon Bolt
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Opera Love Song
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
-30%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
-19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Dive Down
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Dual Strike
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-28%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Drain
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Impulse
46%inclusion111 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
39%inclusion94 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion84 decks243 decks
29%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
30%inclusion73 decks243 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion68 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Dance with Calamity
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Impending Flux
21%inclusion51 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Creative Technique
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Desire
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Zenith Festival
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Fateful Tempest
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Apex of Power
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
-27%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arc Blade
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Reality Strobe
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Throes of Chaos
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-24%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Lock and Load
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Rob the Archives
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion96 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Wonder
39%inclusion95 decks243 decks
36%synergy
Umbral Mantle
37%inclusion90 decks243 decks
37%synergy
Mirror Shield
28%inclusion69 decks243 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion60 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Cathar's Shield
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Wand
21%inclusion52 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Accorder's Shield
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Rod of Absorption
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion47 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Uba Mask
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Magebane Armor
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
0%synergy
River Song's Diary
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
5%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Leather Armor
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
43%inclusion104 decks243 decks
42%synergy
Wild Wasteland
40%inclusion97 decks243 decks
40%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
36%inclusion88 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Exploration
32%inclusion77 decks243 decks
31%synergy
Virtue of Courage
30%inclusion72 decks243 decks
28%synergy
Outpost Siege
26%inclusion63 decks243 decks
25%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Tavern Brawler
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Share the Spoils
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Future Sight
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
8%synergy
The Flux
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
-18%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
24%inclusion59 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
42%inclusion103 decks243 decks
40%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion71 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
-31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Volcano
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Junktown
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion198 decks243 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion190 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion152 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion130 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion85 decks243 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion84 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Energy Refractor
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Urn of Godfire
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Array
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion240 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion240 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion204 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion168 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion148 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion133 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion132 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion118 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion114 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion108 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion97 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion93 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion73 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion72 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion72 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion70 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion53 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
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