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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,365
43decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Ignite the Future
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Nalfeshnee
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Stolen Strategy
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Commune with Lava
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Saw It Coming
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Reckless Impulse
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Light Up the Stage
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Wand of Wonder
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Expressive Iteration
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Starwinder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Party Thrasher
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Chakram Retriever
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tectonic Giant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Memory Worm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Chemister
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wildfire Devils
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Visage Bandit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Star Whale
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Gargadon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Mind
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Prismite
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Irascible Wolverine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
You Find Some Prisoners
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Demon Bolt
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Depart the Realm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Negate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Forceful Denial
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Shore Up
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wrenn's Resolve
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Rousing Refrain
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Ravenform
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Dance with Calamity
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Galvanic Relay
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
See the Truth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Epic Experiment
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Creative Technique
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Impending Flux
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Deluge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Zenith Festival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Reality Strobe
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Throes of Chaos
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arc Blade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rob the Archives
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Promise
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Charge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Step Between Worlds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Plan the Heist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Highway Robbery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mirror Shield
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Mantle
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rod of Absorption
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Cathar's Shield
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Wand
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Kite Shield
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Accorder's Shield
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Unstable Amulet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Oracle's Vault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Uba Mask
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Synthesis Pod
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ensouled Scimitar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Magebane Armor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
C.A.M.P.
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
River Song's Diary
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Leather Armor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Valakut Exploration
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Wild Wasteland
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
43%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Outpost Siege
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Virtue of Courage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Dilation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Count on Luck
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Share the Spoils
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Flux
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Tavern Brawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Pyromaster
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Junktown
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Patriar's Seal
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Energy Refractor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urn of Godfire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Array
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy