Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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Nick Benstead
Dec 5, 2024
Nick Benstead
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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Improvisation Capstone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Turbulent Springs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scorched Geyser
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fateful Tempest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ignite the Future
73%inclusion171 decks234 decks
72%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
72%inclusion169 decks234 decks
72%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
74%inclusion172 decks234 decks
71%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
69%inclusion161 decks234 decks
69%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
63%inclusion148 decks234 decks
62%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
61%inclusion142 decks234 decks
60%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
64%inclusion149 decks234 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
60%inclusion140 decks234 decks
56%synergy
Nalfeshnee
55%inclusion128 decks234 decks
53%synergy
Light Up the Stage
55%inclusion129 decks234 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
57%inclusion133 decks234 decks
33%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
52%inclusion122 decks234 decks
51%synergy
Saw It Coming
52%inclusion121 decks234 decks
50%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
50%inclusion118 decks234 decks
48%synergy
Ravenform
49%inclusion114 decks234 decks
46%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
48%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
48%inclusion112 decks234 decks
45%synergy
Reckless Impulse
47%inclusion111 decks234 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion108 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
45%inclusion106 decks234 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion123 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
42%inclusion99 decks234 decks
41%synergy
Party Thrasher
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
36%inclusion84 decks234 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
35%inclusion81 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
35%inclusion81 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion77 decks234 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion66 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
28%inclusion65 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
26%inclusion62 decks234 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion62 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
24%inclusion57 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
24%inclusion55 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Chakram Retriever
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Celebration
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
-9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion42 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
16%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
-19%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
-24%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Prismite
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Memory Worm
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Campus Composer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Charger
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Commune with Lava
42%inclusion99 decks234 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion96 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion85 decks234 decks
-16%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
33%inclusion77 decks234 decks
32%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
33%inclusion77 decks234 decks
31%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
28%inclusion66 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion55 decks234 decks
-20%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
21%inclusion50 decks234 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
-16%synergy
Demon Bolt
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion39 decks234 decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion34 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion34 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
-30%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Dive Down
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
-20%synergy
Dual Strike
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
-11%synergy
Shore Up
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-11%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-17%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-29%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-16%synergy
Comet Storm
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion98 decks234 decks
39%synergy
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion83 decks234 decks
31%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion62 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
26%inclusion61 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
25%inclusion58 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Dance with Calamity
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Impending Flux
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
21%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Desire
21%inclusion48 decks234 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Creative Technique
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Festival
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Performance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Relay
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Reality Strobe
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Apex of Power
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Arc Blade
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
-28%synergy
Throes of Chaos
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-25%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Lock and Load
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
-27%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Rob the Archives
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Crush the Weak
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Visionary's Dance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
41%inclusion96 decks234 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion95 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Mantle
37%inclusion87 decks234 decks
37%synergy
Mirror Shield
30%inclusion70 decks234 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion58 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Cathar's Shield
23%inclusion53 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Wand
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Rod of Absorption
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Accorder's Shield
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Uba Mask
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Magebane Armor
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Leather Armor
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
6%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
42%inclusion98 decks234 decks
41%synergy
Wild Wasteland
39%inclusion91 decks234 decks
39%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
35%inclusion83 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Exploration
32%inclusion76 decks234 decks
32%synergy
Virtue of Courage
31%inclusion72 decks234 decks
29%synergy
Outpost Siege
28%inclusion65 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Tavern Brawler
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Share the Spoils
17%inclusion39 decks234 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
15%inclusion34 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion34 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
The Flux
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Future Sight
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-11%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
13%inclusion30 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
25%inclusion58 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
43%inclusion100 decks234 decks
40%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion68 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion53 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion41 decks234 decks
-32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Junktown
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion189 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion185 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion145 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion132 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
36%inclusion85 decks234 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion81 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Energy Refractor
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
-24%synergy
Urn of Godfire
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Array
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion231 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion231 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion196 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion159 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion139 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion125 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion125 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion110 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion109 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion109 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion92 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion85 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion71 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion70 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion69 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion61 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion59 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion50 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Coastal Peak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Oracles
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
1%synergy
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