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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,365
26decks
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sage of the Beyond
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Ignite the Future
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Mirror Shield
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Wand of Wonder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Strategy
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Commune with Lava
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Light Up the Stage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Saw It Coming
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Ravenform
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Party Thrasher
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Nalfeshnee
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Illithid Harvester
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chakram Retriever
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Viper
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Superior Foes of Spider-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kelpie Guide
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Giant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Celebration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gargadon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Concierge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Young Red Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Star Whale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Demon Bolt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Scour from Existence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Dual Strike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Inspiring Refrain
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Reckless Impulse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Rousing Refrain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mind's Desire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Season of the Bold
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Deluge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Creative Technique
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dance with Calamity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Throes of Chaos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Arc Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Reality Strobe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Impending Flux
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rift Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Relay
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rob the Archives
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Highway Robbery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Step Between Worlds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Apex of Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Rod of Absorption
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Mantle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cathar's Shield
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oracle's Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Accorder's Shield
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kite Shield
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Leather Armor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Amulet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Synthesis Pod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Uba Mask
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Lost and the Damned
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Tavern Brawler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Virtue of Courage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Wild Wasteland
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Exploration
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Outpost Siege
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Share the Spoils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Triple Triad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Font of Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crab Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Count on Luck
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Flux
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Precognition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Future Sight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Cataract
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Junktown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Energy Refractor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Urn of Godfire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Hall of Oracles
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Edgewall Inn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy