Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves - Budget
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Agent of the Shadow ThievesAgent of the Shadow Thieves
- 1 AetherizeAetherize
- 1 All-Fates ScrollAll-Fates Scroll
- 1 Ambition's CostAmbition's Cost
- 1 Amphin MutineerAmphin Mutineer
- 1 Araumi of the Dead TideAraumi of the Dead Tide
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Arch of OrazcaArch of Orazca
- 1 Barren MoorBarren Moor
- 1 Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1 Brittle EffigyBrittle Effigy
- 1 Chemister's InsightChemister's Insight
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1 Contaminated AquiferContaminated Aquifer
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Crossroads CandleguideCrossroads Candleguide
- 1 Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1 Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1 Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1 Diabolic VisionDiabolic Vision
- 1 Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1 Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Dismal BackwaterDismal Backwater
- 1 DispelDispel
- 1 Diversion UnitDiversion Unit
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Engine RatEngine Rat
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1 Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1 Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1 Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1 Infernal GraspInfernal Grasp
- 13 IslandIsland
- 1 Kami of Jealous ThirstKami of Jealous Thirst
- 1 LanguishLanguish
- 1 Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1 Magic DamperMagic Damper
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Nevinyrral's DiskNevinyrral's Disk
- 1 Nimbleclaw AdeptNimbleclaw Adept
- 1 Octopus FormOctopus Form
- 1 One with the MultiverseOne with the Multiverse
- 1 Opal PalaceOpal Palace
- 1 PestilencePestilence
- 1 Phyrexian TriniformPhyrexian Triniform
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 RefuteRefute
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 Secret DoorSecret Door
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Signpost ScarecrowSignpost Scarecrow
- 1 Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1 Sinister HideoutSinister Hideout
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Soured SpringsSoured Springs
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 Steel HellkiteSteel Hellkite
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 11 SwampSwamp
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
- 1 Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1 Topaz DragonTopaz Dragon
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Unstable ObeliskUnstable Obelisk
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Vigean GraftmageVigean Graftmage
- 1 Visions of DreadVisions of Dread
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Waterfront DistrictWaterfront District
- 1 You Find the Villains' LairYou Find the Villains' Lair
Amphin Mutineer
Amphin Mutineer
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Crossroads Candleguide
Crossroads Candleguide
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Guildmage
Diversion Unit
Diversion Unit
Engine Rat
Engine Rat
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Halo Forager
Halo Forager
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Kami of Jealous Thirst
Kami of Jealous Thirst
Nimbleclaw Adept
Nimbleclaw Adept
Phyrexian Triniform
Phyrexian Triniform
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Secret Door
Secret Door
Signpost Scarecrow
Signpost Scarecrow
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Steel Hellkite
Steel Hellkite
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Topaz Dragon
Topaz Dragon
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vigean Graftmage
Vigean Graftmage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (11)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Chemister's Insight
Chemister's Insight
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dispel
Dispel
Infernal Grasp
Infernal Grasp
Magic Damper
Magic Damper
Negate
Negate
Octopus Form
Octopus Form
Refute
Refute
Shore Up
Shore Up
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
Diabolic Vision
Diabolic Vision
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Languish
Languish
Step Through
Step Through
Visions of Dread
Visions of Dread
Artifacts (12)
All-Fates Scroll
All-Fates Scroll
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Brittle Effigy
Brittle Effigy
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Nevinyrral's Disk
Nevinyrral's Disk
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Unstable Obelisk
Unstable Obelisk
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
One with the Multiverse
One with the Multiverse
Pestilence
Pestilence
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Singing Bell Strike
Singing Bell Strike
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Lands (13)
Arch of Orazca
Arch of Orazca
Barren Moor
Barren Moor
Command Tower
Command Tower
Contaminated Aquifer
Contaminated Aquifer
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Guildgate
Dimir Guildgate
Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Opal Palace
Opal Palace
Sinister Hideout
Sinister Hideout
Soured Springs
Soured Springs
Waterfront District
Waterfront District
Basics (2)
Island
13 Islands
Swamp
11 Swamps