Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,483
188decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrorform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
76%inclusion142 decks188 decks
64%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
66%inclusion124 decks188 decks
63%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
70%inclusion131 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Myr Retriever
62%inclusion116 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Animation Module
56%inclusion105 decks188 decks
56%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Staff of Domination
48%inclusion91 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Junk Diver
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion116 decks188 decks
45%synergy
The Reality Chip
58%inclusion109 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion105 decks188 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
44%synergy
Mirran Spy
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Prismite
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion78 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Trinket Mage
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Workshop Assistant
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Trophy Mage
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Tribute Mage
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Riddlesmith
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Corridor Monitor
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Myr Sire
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
-16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-31%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-30%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Spell Swindle
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Change of Plans
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Reality Ripple
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-20%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Depart the Realm
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Key
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-24%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Wash Out
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-22%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Mantle
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Cube
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Wand
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
-40%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Planar Bridge
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
War Barge
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Future Sight
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Crab Umbra
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion101 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion78 decks188 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Vault
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion72 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
10%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-33%synergy
Fountainport
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion145 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion115 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Energy Refractor
48%inclusion90 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Basalt Monolith
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Array
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion178 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy