Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher (Commander)

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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
Prismite
47% of 17 decks +47% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
47% of 17 decks +46% synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
41% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Freed from the Real
41% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Stonework Packbeast
35% of 17 decks +35% synergy
Umbral Mantle
35% of 17 decks +35% synergy
Pemmin's Aura
35% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Shore Up
35% of 17 decks +31% synergy
Prophet of Distortion
29% of 17 decks +29% synergy
Spidersilk Net
29% of 17 decks +29% synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
53% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Counterspell
53% of 17 decks -15% synergy
Fabricate
47% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Aetherize
41% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
35% of 17 decks +1% synergy
High Tide
35% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Etherium Sculptor
35% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Trinket Mage
35% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Loyal Inventor
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
29% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Rhystic Study
29% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Force of Will
18% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Grim Monolith
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mana Vault
12% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Chrome Mox
6% of 17 decks -4% synergy
Ancient Tomb
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29% of 17 decks +18% synergy
The Reality Chip
29% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
29% of 17 decks +27% synergy
Transit Mage
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Cogwork Assembler
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Trophy Mage
24% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Tribute Mage
24% of 17 decks +15% synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
24% of 17 decks +21% synergy
Magus of the Future
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Foundry Inspector
24% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Tymora's Invoker
24% of 17 decks +24% synergy
Spectral Sailor
24% of 17 decks +21% synergy
Faerie Formation
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Vigean Graftmage
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Ledger Shredder
18% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Voltaic Construct
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Third Path Savant
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Visage Bandit
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mischievous Quanar
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Star Whale
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
12% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Steel Hellkite
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Chromeshell Crab
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Imagecrafter
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Sailor of Means
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Myr Retriever
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12% of 17 decks -11% synergy
Corridor Monitor
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Scrap Trawler
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Arcane Investigator
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Myr Scrapling
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Darksteel Colossus
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Fog Bank
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Walking Ballista
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Fatestitcher
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Weaver of Lies
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Azure Mage
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Neurok Transmuter
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Willbender
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
29% of 17 decks -6% synergy
Pongify
24% of 17 decks -17% synergy
Cerulean Wisps
24% of 17 decks +20% synergy
Brainstorm
24% of 17 decks -18% synergy
Triton Tactics
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Opt
24% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Mana Leak
24% of 17 decks +17% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24% of 17 decks -12% synergy
Magic Damper
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Glint
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Negate
18% of 17 decks -21% synergy
Consider
18% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Mana Drain
18% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Dispel
18% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Spell Pierce
18% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Mizzium Skin
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Whir of Invention
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Frantic Search
12% of 17 decks -17% synergy
Unsummon
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Whispers of the Muse
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Anticipate
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Scent of Brine
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Memory Deluge
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Mirror Match
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Run Away Together
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Dive Down
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Deliberate
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Swan Song
12% of 17 decks -14% synergy
Jwari Disruption
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Rewind
12% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Memory Lapse
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Unwind
12% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Resculpt
12% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Disperse
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Long-Term Plans
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Epiphany
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Phantom Interference
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8% of 13 decks -2% synergy
Metamorphic Blast
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Brainsurge
8% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Aura Graft
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Refocus
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Snow Day
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Obsessive Search
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Opportunity
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Erratic Mutation
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Access Denied
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Turn Aside
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Ravenform
18% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Step Through
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Ponder
12% of 17 decks -18% synergy
Pirate's Prize
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Stream of Thought
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Solve the Equation
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Preordain
12% of 17 decks -13% synergy
Selective Obliteration
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Step Between Worlds
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Flood of Recollection
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Divination
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Mind Spring
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Calamity of the Titans
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Wash Out
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Curse of the Swine
6% of 17 decks -6% synergy
Serum Visions
6% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Expanded Anatomy
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Merchant Scroll
6% of 17 decks -4% synergy
Rise of Eagles
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Train of Thought
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Personal Tutor
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Spectral Deluge
6% of 17 decks -6% synergy
River's Rebuke
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Winged Words
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
March of Progress
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Tunnel Vision
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Amass the Components
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Fascination
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Contentious Plan
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Temporal Eddy
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Swirling Torrent
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Paradigm Shift
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Call to Mind
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Gone Missing
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Aminatou's Augury
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Rush of Ice
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Drag Under
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Clutch of Currents
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Time Ebb
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sift
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Peer Pressure
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Thoughtcast
6% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Aquitect's Will
6% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Argivian Restoration
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
29% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29% of 17 decks +26% synergy
Mystic Forge
24% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Cathar's Shield
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Staff of Domination
24% of 17 decks +21% synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Vanguard's Shield
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Accorder's Shield
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Kite Shield
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Diviner's Wand
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Colossus Hammer
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Animation Module
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Isochron Scepter
18% of 17 decks -1% synergy
The Temporal Anchor
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Moonsilver Key
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Heartstone
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Magewright's Stone
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Commander's Plate
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Mirrorworks
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Chaos Wand
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Clock of Omens
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Strider Harness
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Scroll of Fate
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Sword of the Paruns
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12% of 17 decks -44% synergy
Cloud Key
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mirage Mirror
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Planar Bridge
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Screaming Shield
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
The Key to the Vault
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Boom Box
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
C.A.M.P.
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ent-Draught Basin
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Ecologist's Terrarium
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Power Conduit
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mantle of Tides
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mirror Shield
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Servo Schematic
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Haunted Cloak
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Armory of Iroas
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Banshee's Blade
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Retributive Wand
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Pennon Blade
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Thassa's Ire
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Singing Bell Strike
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Propaganda
24% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Future Sight
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Wizard Class
18% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Crab Umbra
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Sugar Coat
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Aqueous Form
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
One with the Multiverse
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Oracle's Insight
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Primordial Mist
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Clan Crafter
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Power Artifact
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Mistform Mask
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Echoes of Eternity
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Curious Inquiry
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Eye of the Storm
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Encrust
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mechanized Production
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Eel Umbra
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Efficient Construction
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Copy Artifact
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
One With the Wind
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6% of 17 decks -4% synergy
The Antiquities War
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Take Flight
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Jace's Erasure
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Tidal Flats
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Aether Barrier
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Intruder Alarm
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Psychic Corrosion
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Thopter Spy Network
6% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Zephyr Charge
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Pin to the Earth
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Hard Cover
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Starlit Mantle
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Training Grounds
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Mental Discipline
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Auramancer's Guise
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Bubble Snare
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Cunning
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24% of 17 decks -28% synergy
Seat of the Synod
24% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
24% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Forge of Heroes
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Halimar Depths
18% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Remote Isle
18% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Coral Atoll
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Crystal Vein
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Academy Ruins
18% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Arid Archway
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Mistrise Village
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Guildless Commons
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Underdark Rift
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Maze of Ith
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Desert of the Mindful
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Workshop
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Ice Floe
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 17 decks -13% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Skyline Cascade
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Castle Vantress
12% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Archway of Innovation
8% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Elephant Graveyard
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Eye of Ugin
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Maze's End
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6% of 17 decks -10% synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Volatile Fault
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Desert
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Urza's Mine
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Buried Ruin
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Nephalia Academy
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Arch of Orazca
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 17 decks -11% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Eldrazi Temple
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Thespian's Stage
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Strip Mine
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Urza's Tower
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Energy Refractor
59% of 17 decks +58% synergy
Arcane Signet
47% of 17 decks -18% synergy
Urn of Godfire
35% of 17 decks +35% synergy
Midnight Clock
35% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Thought Vessel
29% of 17 decks -22% synergy
Basalt Monolith
24% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Mind Stone
24% of 17 decks -14% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Patriar's Seal
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Altar of the Lost
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sky Diamond
6% of 17 decks -19% synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Gemstone Array
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Thran Dynamo
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Mox Amber
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Fellwar Stone
6% of 17 decks -14% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Prismatic Lens
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 17 decks -4% synergy
Chromatic Star
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Captivating Cave
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Cave of Temptation
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Hidden Grotto
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Evolving Wilds
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Opal Palace
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Crystal Grotto
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 17 decks -15% synergy
Jwari Disruption
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Cave
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Fabled Passage
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Forgotten Monument
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Cavern of Souls
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
The Grey Havens
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Brokers Hideout
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Obscura Storefront
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Polluted Delta
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Hall of Oracles
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Maestros Theater
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Silundi Vision
6% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Scalding Tarn
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Flooded Strand
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Misty Rainforest
6% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Vivid Creek
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Study Hall
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy