Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,605
192decks
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
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
72%inclusion138 decks192 decks
60%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
61%inclusion118 decks192 decks
59%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion130 decks192 decks
56%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion112 decks192 decks
54%synergy
Animation Module
54%inclusion104 decks192 decks
54%synergy
Scrap Trawler
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Junk Diver
46%inclusion89 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Staff of Domination
47%inclusion90 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
43%inclusion83 decks192 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion112 decks192 decks
41%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion100 decks192 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion99 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
49%inclusion95 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Mirran Spy
43%inclusion83 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
-24%synergy
Prismite
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Workshop Assistant
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Trophy Mage
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Riddlesmith
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Corridor Monitor
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Kelpie Guide
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Artisans
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Prophet of Distortion
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Myr Sire
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Iron Apprentice
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
5%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-18%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-32%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-31%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Magic Damper
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Capsize
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Change of Plans
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Reality Ripple
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Depart the Realm
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-24%synergy
Secrets of the Key
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
4%synergy
All Is Dust
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-22%synergy
Wash Out
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Servo Schematic
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion70 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Mantle
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Wand
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
-42%synergy
Kite Shield
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Magewright's Stone
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
War Barge
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
C.A.M.P.
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Future Sight
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Crab Umbra
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Ire
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion103 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion96 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Treasure Vault
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
8%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-35%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Tolaria West
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion140 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion118 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion99 decks192 decks
51%synergy
Energy Refractor
47%inclusion90 decks192 decks
46%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
38%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Star
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Array
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Terrarion
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion182 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion70 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy