Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander) - Budget

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,365
22decks
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
End-Blaze Epiphany
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Blossombind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Commune with Lava
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Stolen Strategy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Light Up the Stage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Ignite the Future
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Saw It Coming
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Reckless Impulse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Behold the Multiverse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ravenform
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Outpost Siege
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Demon Bolt
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Party Thrasher
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Nalfeshnee
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Viper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Illithid Harvester
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tectonic Giant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Young Red Dragon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Fang Dragon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Charger
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Giant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kelpie Guide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bygone Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Harnesser of Storms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vantress Transmuter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Riftwing Cloudskate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Star Whale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chakram Retriever
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Surge of Brilliance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Depart the Realm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Reflection
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dual Strike
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dive Down
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gale's Redirection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Opera Love Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seize Opportunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Contact Other Plane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Clockspinning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Triton Tactics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Three Wishes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Rousing Refrain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Galvanic Relay
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Act on Impulse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Throes of Chaos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Arc Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reality Strobe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Impending Flux
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rob the Archives
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rift Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cone of Cold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Meteor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sight Beyond Sight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
All of History, All at Once
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Mind's Desire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Void Squall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ancestral Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Wand of Wonder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Rod of Absorption
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cathar's Shield
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Mantle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kite Shield
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leather Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Amulet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Wand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Campfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elkin Bottle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Chest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Starforged Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gold Pan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Valakut Exploration
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Tavern Brawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wild Wasteland
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Virtue of Courage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Precognition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Share the Spoils
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Font of Magic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crab Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hard Cover
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ray of Frost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Flux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Fire Artisan
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Cataract
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Volcano
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Junktown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Sky Diamond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Energy Refractor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Campus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Oracles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy