Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher (Commander) - Core

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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Slagwurm Armor
67% of 6 decks +66% synergy
Creatures
Hypnotic Grifter
50% of 6 decks +50% synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Glitch Interpreter
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Imagecrafter
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Mindshrieker
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Neurok Transmuter
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Magus of the Future
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
The Reality Chip
33% of 6 decks +20% synergy
Devourer of Destiny
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Spawnbed Protector
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Sage of the Unknowable
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Outlaw Stitcher
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Visage Bandit
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
It That Heralds the End
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Diabolic Machine
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Rampaging Monument
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Faceless One
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Canal Dredger
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Wave Elemental
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Steelclad Spirit
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Thundercloud Elemental
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Lore Weaver
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Myr Servitor
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Zenith Seeker
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Signpost Scarecrow
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Rushing-Tide Zubera
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Scuttling Sliver
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sorcerer's Broom
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Ixidor, Reality Sculptor
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Epitaph Golem
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Omega Myr
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Riptide Mangler
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Iron Golem
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Crookclaw Elder
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Tymora's Invoker
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Mistform Wakecaster
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Crossroads Candleguide
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Alpha Myr
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Didact Echo
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Aven Fateshaper
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Razorfin Abolisher
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Warden of Geometries
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Instants
Aetherize
33% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Counterspell
33% of 6 decks -35% synergy
Erratic Mutation
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Snow Day
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Decision Paralysis
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Mindstatic
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Stymied Hopes
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Withdraw
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Traumatic Visions
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Crippling Chill
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Aura Graft
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Suit Up
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Triton Tactics
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Dominate
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Flash of Insight
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Intervene
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Forceful Denial
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Opportunity
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Devious Cover-Up
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Convolute
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Argent Mutation
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Condescend
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Echoing Truth
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Time Stop
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Essence Capture
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Memory Deluge
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Disruption Protocol
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Cerulean Wisps
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Cancel
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Dig Through Time
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17% of 6 decks +4% synergy
Narset's Reversal
17% of 6 decks +4% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17% of 6 decks -4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17% of 6 decks -17% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17% of 6 decks -18% synergy
Arcane Denial
17% of 6 decks -19% synergy
Pongify
17% of 6 decks -24% synergy
Brainstorm
17% of 6 decks -25% synergy
High Tide
17% of 6 decks -28% synergy
Sorceries
Mind Spring
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Ravenform
33% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Selective Obliteration
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Step Between Worlds
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Temporal Eddy
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Rise of Eagles
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Gone Missing
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Rush of Ice
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Time Ebb
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Calamity of the Titans
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Into the Void
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Peer Pressure
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Selective Snare
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sift
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Pirate's Prize
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Last Thoughts
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Hands of Binding
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Tunnel Vision
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Modify Memory
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Paradigm Shift
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Drawn from Dreams
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Fascination
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Divination
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Aminatou's Augury
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Flood of Recollection
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Winged Words
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Hidden Strings
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Wash Out
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Aquitect's Will
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Spectral Deluge
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Fabricate
17% of 6 decks -6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strider Harness
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Umbral Mantle
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Chaos Wand
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Colossus Hammer
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Boom Box
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
The Key to the Vault
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
C.A.M.P.
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Muse Vessel
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Veteran's Sidearm
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Soratami Cloud Chariot
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Shard of Broken Glass
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Shuriken
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Retributive Wand
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Ice Cauldron
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Hivestone
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Pennon Blade
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Vanguard's Shield
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Short Sword
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Screaming Shield
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Thran Forge
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Runed Stalactite
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Amorphous Axe
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Cobbled Wings
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Goblin Cannon
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Myr Matrix
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sword of the Paruns
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Mystery Key
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Tome of Legends
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Horizon Stone
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Scroll of Fate
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Animation Module
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Hero's Blade
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Orochi Hatchery
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Kite Shield
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Diviner's Wand
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Goggles of Night
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Spidersilk Net
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
The Temporal Anchor
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Planar Bridge
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Accorder's Shield
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Haunted Cloak
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Endless Atlas
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mask of Memory
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Thran Power Suit
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Explorer's Scope
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Crystal Shard
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Enchantments
Singing Bell Strike
50% of 6 decks +50% synergy
Mistform Mask
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Future Sight
33% of 6 decks +31% synergy
One with the Multiverse
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Echoes of Eternity
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Pendrell Flux
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Tidal Flats
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Awakened Awareness
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Curse of Surveillance
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
One with the Stars
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Thassa's Ire
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Faces of the Past
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sleep with the Fishes
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Eye of the Storm
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Claustrophobia
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Charmed Sleep
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Tamiyo's Compleation
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Aether Barrier
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Primordial Mist
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Psychic Possession
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Curious Inquiry
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Octopus Umbra
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Eel Umbra
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Curiosity
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Propaganda
17% of 6 decks -11% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Workshop
33% of 6 decks +31% synergy
Seat of the Synod
33% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Castle Vantress
33% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 6 decks -23% synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Archway of Innovation
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Maze's End
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Elephant Graveyard
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Dunes of the Dead
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Gargoyle Castle
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Desert
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Eldrazi Temple
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Winding Canyons
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Volatile Fault
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Soaring Seacliff
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Skyline Cascade
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
City of Traitors
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Crystal Vein
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Field of Ruin
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Thespian's Stage
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Blast Zone
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Urza's Tower
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Urza's Mine
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Remote Isle
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Halimar Depths
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Inventors' Fair
17% of 6 decks +4% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17% of 6 decks +1% synergy
War Room
17% of 6 decks +0% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17% of 6 decks -35% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50% of 6 decks -36% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Basalt Monolith
33% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Midnight Clock
33% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 6 decks -18% synergy
Arcane Signet
33% of 6 decks -32% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Altar of the Lost
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Gemstone Array
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Patriar's Seal
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Thran Dynamo
17% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
17% of 6 decks -3% synergy
Sky Diamond
17% of 6 decks -9% synergy
Lands
Urza's Cave
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Forgotten Monument
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Cave of Temptation
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Captivating Cave
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Vivid Creek
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Hall of Oracles
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Fabled Passage
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Myriad Landscape
17% of 6 decks -11% synergy