Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander) - Expensive

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,358
23decks
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Nalfeshnee
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Ignite the Future
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Light Up the Stage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Etali, Primal Storm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Wild Wasteland
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Stolen Strategy
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Commune with Lava
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Bonehoard Dracosaur
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Kami of Celebration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Party Thrasher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Illithid Harvester
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chakram Retriever
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quantum Riddler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nova Hellkite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bygone Colossus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Giant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gargadon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Apostle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Saw It Coming
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Demon Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scour from Existence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Counterflux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gale's Redirection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Depart the Realm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dual Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Fury Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mind's Desire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Impulse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ravenform
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Zenith Festival
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Epic Experiment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dance with Calamity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reality Strobe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Arc Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rob the Archives
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Throes of Chaos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Muse Vortex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ignite Memories
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Impending Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Creative Technique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Raid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umbral Mantle
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Wand of Wonder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Shield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Accorder's Shield
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Uba Mask
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rod of Absorption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Oracle's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kite Shield
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magebane Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Keys to the House
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Exploration
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Outpost Siege
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spider-Verse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Count on Luck
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Share the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Soothsaying
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Triple Triad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Tolaria West
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Energy Refractor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Urn of Godfire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Oracles
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy