Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne - Expensive
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
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Oct 1, 2025
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Agent of the Iron ThroneAgent of the Iron Throne
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Ashiok, Dream RenderAshiok, Dream Render
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 DefabricateDefabricate
- 1 Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1 Diabolic TutorDiabolic Tutor
- 1 Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 DispelDispel
- 1 Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1 Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1 Emry, Lurker of the LochEmry, Lurker of the Loch
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1 Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Grim TutorGrim Tutor
- 1 Hermetic StudyHermetic Study
- 1 Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 4 IslandIsland
- 1 Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1 Jet MedallionJet Medallion
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1 Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1 Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Obsessive SearchObsessive Search
- 1 Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1 OptOpt
- 1 Personal TutorPersonal Tutor
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 PonderPonder
- 1 PreordainPreordain
- 1 Profane TutorProfane Tutor
- 1 QuenchQuench
- 1 Radiant FountainRadiant Fountain
- 1 Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rise and ShineRise and Shine
- 1 Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 SnapSnap
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Sol TalismanSol Talisman
- 1 Sorcerer's WandSorcerer's Wand
- 1 Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1 SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 3 SwampSwamp
- 1 Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
- 1 Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1 The Millennium CalendarThe Millennium Calendar
- 1 Thought ScourThought Scour
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1 Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Viridian LongbowViridian Longbow
- 1 Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
- 1 Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1 WindfallWindfall
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Spellseeker
Spellseeker
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (26)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Defabricate
Defabricate
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dispel
Dispel
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Negate
Negate
Obsessive Search
Obsessive Search
Opt
Opt
Quench
Quench
Snap
Snap
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Thought Scour
Thought Scour
Sorceries (12)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Tutor
Diabolic Tutor
Fabricate
Fabricate
Grim Tutor
Grim Tutor
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Personal Tutor
Personal Tutor
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Profane Tutor
Profane Tutor
Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Jet Medallion
Jet Medallion
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sol Talisman
Sol Talisman
Sorcerer's Wand
Sorcerer's Wand
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
The Millennium Calendar
The Millennium Calendar
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Viridian Longbow
Viridian Longbow
Enchantments (3)
Hermetic Study
Hermetic Study
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (2)
Ashiok, Dream Render
Ashiok, Dream Render
Tezzeret the Seeker
Tezzeret the Seeker
Lands (22)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Radiant Fountain
Radiant Fountain
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
4 Islands
Swamp
3 Swamps