Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Vigilance

{T}: Add an amount of {C} equal to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's toughness. This mana can't be spent to cast spells from your hand.

Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.)

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Alchemy	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Arena	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Gladiator	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Historic	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (4)

1empyrean on So what are the Background …

1 year ago

ENZU - It is, but it works well with lots of the background commanders. Creature type matters more than having a tap ability, honestly.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher cares about toughness, so I prefer Cultist of the Absolute, which adds up to 6 toughness.

ENZU on So what are the Background …

1 year ago

I think Haunted One is insane. Probably best paired with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher because she has a tap ability though the peasant W one also might wirk pretty well. Vhal opens up both aristocrats (undying) or untap/aggro stuff in humans and/or wizards both of which are extremely strong tribes.

1empyrean on So what are the Background …

1 year ago

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher / Cultist of the Absolute

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion / Clan Crafter

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker / Noble Heritage

KBK7101 on So what are the Background …

1 year ago

I haven't done too much research into pairings, but I do think a few had some potential (for me, at least) :

• Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar and Inspiring Leader for Orzhov token shenanigans. The buff from the background helps Shadowheart draw cards, too. Gut, True Soul Zealot and Halsin, Emerald Archdruid also work really well with the background here.

• Ganax, Astral Hunter and Acolyte of Bahamut. Gruul dragons. 'Nuff said.

• Sarevok, Deathbringer and Raised by Giants seems crazy. If no permanents left the battlefield this turn, you lose 10 life? Yikes!

Folk Hero, Clan Crafter, Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher, Criminal Past, Dragon Cultist and Cloakwood Hermit all seem pretty cool, too.

I will admit, I do like CLB's background partner system a lot more than the dungeon mechanic that AFR gave us. It feels much more "DnD" to me. (as someone who's never played DnD)