Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,452
185decks
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!
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ichor Wellspring
66%inclusion122 decks185 decks
63%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion136 decks185 decks
62%synergy
Myr Retriever
62%inclusion115 decks185 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion126 decks185 decks
56%synergy
Animation Module
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
54%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
50%synergy
Staff of Domination
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
59%inclusion109 decks185 decks
46%synergy
Junk Diver
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion106 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion114 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion103 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Mirran Spy
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
46%inclusion83 decks181 decks
36%synergy
Prized Statue
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
-21%synergy
Prismite
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion79 decks185 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion77 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Workshop Assistant
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Trophy Mage
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Riddlesmith
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Memnarch
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Corridor Monitor
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Myr Sire
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Marketback Walker
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Golden Guardian
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
-18%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
11%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-31%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-31%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Depart the Realm
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Magic Damper
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Reality Ripple
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-22%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-17%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion69 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Mantle
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Cube
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Magewright's Stone
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Wand
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
-39%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
0%synergy
C.A.M.P.
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
1%synergy
War Barge
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
37%inclusion69 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Future Sight
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Crab Umbra
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
-14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion72 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
11%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
-30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion144 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion114 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion97 decks185 decks
52%synergy
Energy Refractor
50%inclusion93 decks185 decks
50%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion66 decks185 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Array
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion175 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-1%synergy