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 All-Fates ScrollAll-Fates Scroll
- 1 Ambition's CostAmbition's Cost
- 1 Araumi of the Dead TideAraumi of the Dead Tide
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Bloodrite InvokerBloodrite Invoker
- 1 Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1 Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1 Chemister's InsightChemister's Insight
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1 Contaminated AquiferContaminated Aquifer
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1 Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1 Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1 Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1 Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Dismal BackwaterDismal Backwater
- 1 Divert DisasterDivert Disaster
- 1 Engine RatEngine Rat
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1 Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1 Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1 Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1 Herald of HadarHerald of Hadar
- 1 Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 13 IslandIsland
- 1 Kami of Jealous ThirstKami of Jealous Thirst
- 1 Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1 Magic DamperMagic Damper
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Nimbleclaw AdeptNimbleclaw Adept
- 1 Octopus FormOctopus Form
- 1 Opal PalaceOpal Palace
- 1 Oscorp Research TeamOscorp Research Team
- 1 Overwhelmed ArchivistOverwhelmed Archivist
- 1 PestilencePestilence
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Ransom NoteRansom Note
- 1 RavenformRavenform
- 1 RefuteRefute
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 1 Rotten ReunionRotten Reunion
- 1 Secret DoorSecret Door
- 1 Serpent's PassSerpent's Pass
- 1 Sever the BloodlineSever the Bloodline
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1 Sinister HideoutSinister Hideout
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Soured SpringsSoured Springs
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 11 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1 Topaz DragonTopaz Dragon
- 1 TriskaidekaphileTriskaidekaphile
- 1 Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Unstable ExperimentUnstable Experiment
- 1 Unstable ObeliskUnstable Obelisk
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Visions of DreadVisions of Dread
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Waterfront DistrictWaterfront District
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
- 1 You Find the Villains' LairYou Find the Villains' Lair
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Araumi of the Dead Tide
Bloodrite Invoker
Bloodrite Invoker
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Guildmage
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
Kami of Jealous Thirst
Kami of Jealous Thirst
Nimbleclaw Adept
Nimbleclaw Adept
Oscorp Research Team
Oscorp Research Team
Overwhelmed Archivist
Overwhelmed Archivist
Prismite
Prismite
Secret Door
Secret Door
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Topaz Dragon
Topaz Dragon
Triskaidekaphile
Triskaidekaphile
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (12)
Chemister's Insight
Chemister's Insight
Counterspell
Counterspell
Divert Disaster
Divert Disaster
Magic Damper
Magic Damper
Negate
Negate
Octopus Form
Octopus Form
Refute
Refute
Rotten Reunion
Rotten Reunion
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
Ravenform
Ravenform
Sever the Bloodline
Sever the Bloodline
Step Through
Step Through
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