Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants (Commander)

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Rank #1,923
469decks
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
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Sodden Verdure
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Wistfulness
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prophet of Distortion
68%inclusion317 decks469 decks
66%synergy
Prismite
64%inclusion302 decks469 decks
64%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
63%inclusion297 decks469 decks
60%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
60%inclusion283 decks469 decks
60%synergy
Staff of Domination
58%inclusion270 decks469 decks
56%synergy
Shore Up
56%inclusion262 decks469 decks
54%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
54%inclusion251 decks469 decks
52%synergy
Diviner's Wand
52%inclusion244 decks469 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
53%inclusion249 decks469 decks
51%synergy
Umbral Mantle
48%inclusion224 decks469 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion288 decks469 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion285 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
49%inclusion230 decks469 decks
46%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion220 decks469 decks
45%synergy
Future Sight
44%inclusion208 decks469 decks
44%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
44%inclusion205 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion205 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Kelpie Guide
43%inclusion201 decks469 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion198 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Crab Umbra
42%inclusion196 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion97 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion189 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Future
40%inclusion186 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Tymora's Invoker
35%inclusion166 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
35%inclusion165 decks469 decks
33%synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
33%inclusion156 decks469 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
31%inclusion146 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Trophy Mage
31%inclusion145 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
31%inclusion139 decks455 decks
30%synergy
Dimensional Infiltrator
29%inclusion137 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Biomechan Engineer
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Sailor
28%inclusion131 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
27%inclusion128 decks469 decks
24%synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
27%inclusion127 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Savant
26%inclusion124 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion116 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
24%inclusion112 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Clever Conjurer
24%inclusion111 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
23%inclusion108 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
22%inclusion103 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Formation
22%inclusion102 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Colossus of Akros
21%inclusion99 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion98 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
19%inclusion90 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
18%inclusion86 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
17%inclusion82 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion80 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion80 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Dread Linnorm
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
16%inclusion74 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16%inclusion73 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
14%inclusion66 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Azure Mage
13%inclusion63 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion55 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion54 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Witness
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Illithid Harvester
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Archaeologist
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion188 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion168 decks469 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion118 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion113 decks469 decks
-21%synergy
Magic Damper
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
21%inclusion99 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion91 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion85 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion76 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
-16%synergy
Dive Down
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Octopus Form
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Spring // Mind
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion62 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Memory Deluge
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion55 decks469 decks
9%synergy
High Stride
12%inclusion42 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion49 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Ornamental Courage
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Ride the Avalanche
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Gift of the Viper
9.0%inclusion35 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Steady Aim
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion27 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Chemister's Insight
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
6%synergy
You Come to a River
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
35%inclusion162 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion145 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Increasing Savagery
25%inclusion115 decks469 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion108 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Dryad's Revival
21%inclusion98 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion93 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion82 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion82 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion74 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion49 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion49 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Path to the Festival
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Deep Reconnaissance
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Threats Undetected
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
38%inclusion176 decks469 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
34%inclusion158 decks469 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion139 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion132 decks469 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion125 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Planar Bridge
25%inclusion117 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Shield
23%inclusion106 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Tower of Fortunes
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Vivien's Arkbow
12%inclusion58 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion55 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Cudgels
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thassa's Ire
35%inclusion164 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
33%inclusion153 decks469 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
30%inclusion140 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion120 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
25%inclusion118 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
23%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Soothsaying
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
16%inclusion74 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
15%inclusion54 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion67 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Instill Energy
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Ranger Class
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Verity Circle
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion55 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion207 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
41%inclusion190 decks469 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion164 decks469 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion131 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion91 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion90 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion87 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Depths
15%inclusion72 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion63 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Nursery
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Crawling Barrens
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Cataract
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Remote Isle
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Underdark Rift
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion337 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Energy Refractor
70%inclusion328 decks469 decks
69%synergy
Urn of Godfire
66%inclusion308 decks469 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion290 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion201 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
31%inclusion146 decks469 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Array
29%inclusion134 decks469 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion110 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion102 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion459 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion456 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion379 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion267 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion251 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion178 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion172 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion154 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion150 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
31%inclusion144 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion146 decks469 decks
-12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
29%inclusion136 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion131 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion103 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion87 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion72 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Campus
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion32 decks388 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion27 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-5%synergy