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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Agent of the Shadow ThievesAgent of the Shadow Thieves
Creatures (24)
- 1Amphin MutineerAmphin Mutineer
- 1Araumi of the Dead TideAraumi of the Dead Tide
- 1Bloodrite InvokerBloodrite Invoker
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Champion of WitsChampion of Wits
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Engine RatEngine Rat
- 1Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1Herald of HadarHerald of Hadar
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Oscorp Research TeamOscorp Research Team
- 1Overwhelmed ArchivistOverwhelmed Archivist
- 1Phyrexian TriniformPhyrexian Triniform
- 1Specter of the FensSpecter of the Fens
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1TriskaidekaphileTriskaidekaphile
- 1Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1Vigean GraftmageVigean Graftmage
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (12)
- 1Chemister's InsightChemister's Insight
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Discover the ImpossibleDiscover the Impossible
- 1Divert DisasterDivert Disaster
- 1Magic DamperMagic Damper
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Octopus FormOctopus Form
- 1RefuteRefute
- 1Shore UpShore Up
- 1Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
- 1Unstable ExperimentUnstable Experiment
- 1You Find the Villains' LairYou Find the Villains' Lair
Sorceries (8)
- 1Ambition's CostAmbition's Cost
- 1Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1LanguishLanguish
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Sever the BloodlineSever the Bloodline
- 1Visions of DreadVisions of Dread
Artifacts (12)
- 1All-Fates ScrollAll-Fates Scroll
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Ransom NoteRansom Note
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Unstable ObeliskUnstable Obelisk
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (5)
- 1Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1PestilencePestilence
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
Lands (37)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Contaminated AquiferContaminated Aquifer
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1Dismal BackwaterDismal Backwater
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 13IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Opal PalaceOpal Palace
- 1River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 1Serpent's PassSerpent's Pass
- 1Sinister HideoutSinister Hideout
- 1Soured SpringsSoured Springs
- 11SwampSwamp
- 1Waterfront DistrictWaterfront District
Amphin Mutineer
Amphin Mutineer
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Bloodrite Invoker
Bloodrite Invoker
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Champion of Wits
Champion of Wits
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Engine Rat
Engine Rat
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Halo Forager
Halo Forager
Herald of Hadar
Herald of Hadar
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Oscorp Research Team
Oscorp Research Team
Overwhelmed Archivist
Overwhelmed Archivist
Phyrexian Triniform
Phyrexian Triniform
Specter of the Fens
Specter of the Fens
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Triskaidekaphile
Triskaidekaphile
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vigean Graftmage
Vigean Graftmage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (12)
Chemister's Insight
Chemister's Insight
Counterspell
Counterspell
Discover the Impossible
Discover the Impossible
Divert Disaster
Divert Disaster
Magic Damper
Magic Damper
Negate
Negate
Octopus Form
Octopus Form
Refute
Refute
Shore Up
Shore Up
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Unstable Experiment
Unstable Experiment
You Find the Villains' Lair
You Find the Villains' Lair
Sorceries (8)
Ambition's Cost
Ambition's Cost
Decree of Pain
Decree of Pain
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Languish
Languish
Ravenform
Ravenform
Sever the Bloodline
Sever the Bloodline
Visions of Dread
Visions of Dread
Artifacts (12)
All-Fates Scroll
All-Fates Scroll
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Ransom Note
Ransom Note
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Unstable Obelisk
Unstable Obelisk
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (5)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Pestilence
Pestilence
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Singing Bell Strike
Singing Bell Strike
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Lands (13)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Contaminated Aquifer
Contaminated Aquifer
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Guildgate
Dimir Guildgate
Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Opal Palace
Opal Palace
River of Tears
River of Tears
Serpent's Pass
Serpent's Pass
Sinister Hideout
Sinister Hideout
Soured Springs
Soured Springs
Waterfront District
Waterfront District
Basics (2)
Island
13 Island
Swamp
11 Swamp