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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 (19)
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Black Cat, Cunning ThiefBlack Cat, Cunning Thief
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Burnished HartBurnished Hart
- 1Cemetery IlluminatorCemetery Illuminator
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Gonti, Night MinisterGonti, Night Minister
- 1Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Magus of the FutureMagus of the Future
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1PuPu UFOPuPu UFO
- 1Quistis TrepeQuistis Trepe
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
Instants (13)
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1Soul ShatterSoul Shatter
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (7)
- 1Agadeem's AwakeningAgadeem's Awakening
- 1DamnationDamnation
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Mnemonic BetrayalMnemonic Betrayal
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (20)
- 1Accorder's ShieldAccorder's Shield
- 1All-Fates ScrollAll-Fates Scroll
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Insight EngineInsight Engine
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Planar BridgePlanar Bridge
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (5)
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Future SightFuture Sight
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Rogue ClassRogue Class
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Ugin, Eye of the StormsUgin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 2Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 2Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 1Sunken RuinsSunken Ruins
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Burnished Hart
Burnished Hart
Cemetery Illuminator
Cemetery Illuminator
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Night Minister
Gonti, Night Minister
Halo Forager
Halo Forager
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Magus of the Future
Magus of the Future
Prismite
Prismite
PuPu UFO
PuPu UFO
Quistis Trepe
Quistis Trepe
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Instants (13)
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Soul Shatter
Soul Shatter
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (7)
Agadeem's Awakening
Agadeem's Awakening
Damnation
Damnation
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Mnemonic Betrayal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (20)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
All-Fates Scroll
All-Fates Scroll
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Insight Engine
Insight Engine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Planar Bridge
Planar Bridge
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (5)
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Future Sight
Future Sight
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Rogue Class
Rogue Class
Planeswalkers (1)
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (21)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Ruins
Sunken Ruins
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (4)
Island
4 Island
Snow-Covered Island
2 Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Swamp
2 Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
4 Swamp