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

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!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Nalfeshnee
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ignite the Future
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Light Up the Stage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Wild Wasteland
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Commune with Lava
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Stolen Strategy
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Bonehoard Dracosaur
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Party Thrasher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Illithid Harvester
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Superior Foes of Spider-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Prismite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chakram Retriever
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nova Hellkite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flameskull
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Apostle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Grifter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Saw It Coming
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Demon Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Scour from Existence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gale's Redirection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Long-Term Plans
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Counterflux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Depart the Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fury Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dual Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mind's Desire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ravenform
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Impulse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rousing Refrain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Zenith Festival
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dance with Calamity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Epic Experiment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Reality Strobe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Impending Flux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Muse Vortex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arc Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crush the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ignite Memories
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rob the Archives
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Creative Technique
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Throes of Chaos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Monastery Raid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umbral Mantle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Wand of Wonder
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Shield
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Accorder's Shield
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Uba Mask
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rod of Absorption
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cathar's Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Magebane Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kite Shield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leather Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Keys to the House
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Valakut Exploration
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Outpost Siege
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tavern Brawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Verse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Share the Spoils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Energy Refractor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Patriar's Seal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Urn of Godfire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Island
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Oracles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Lake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy