Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter (Commander) - Artifacts

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Rank #2,483
56decks
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
Ichor Wellspring
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Scrap Trawler
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Mirran Spy
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
61%synergy
The Reality Chip
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Animation Module
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Staff of Domination
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Forge
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Trinket Mage
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Prized Statue
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Junk Diver
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Prismite
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Tribute Mage
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Workshop Assistant
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Riddlesmith
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Corridor Monitor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Future
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Kelpie Guide
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Myr Sire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Osgood, Operation Double
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chakram Retriever
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Replication Specialist
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
High Tide
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Spell Swindle
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Depart the Realm
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Reality Heist
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Delay
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Reshape
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Ravenform
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Follow the Bodies
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Echo Storm
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Servo Schematic
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Umbral Mantle
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Magewright's Stone
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Semblance Anvil
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Moonsilver Key
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Cube
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorworks
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Kite Shield
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-39%synergy
Planar Bridge
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Wand
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Transmutation Font
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-23%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Curious Inquiry
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Ire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Treasure Vault
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
18%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Basalt Monolith
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Energy Refractor
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Urn of Godfire
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Star
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Prophetic Prism
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Terrarion
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Guild Globe
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy