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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
- 1Brainstealer DragonBrainstealer Dragon
- 1Burnished HartBurnished Hart
- 1Chakram RetrieverChakram Retriever
- 1Containment ConstructContainment Construct
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Grand ArchitectGrand Architect
- 1Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Kaho, Minamo HistorianKaho, Minamo Historian
- 1Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1Mischievous CatgeistMischievous Catgeist
- 1Neerdiv, Devious DiverNeerdiv, Devious Diver
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Prized AmalgamPrized Amalgam
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Rona, Disciple of GixRona, Disciple of Gix
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
- 1Unctus, Grand MetatectUnctus, Grand Metatect
- 1Vengeful ReaperVengeful Reaper
Instants (9)
- 1Behold the MultiverseBehold the Multiverse
- 1Commander's InsightCommander's Insight
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Forbidden AlchemyForbidden Alchemy
- 1Go for the ThroatGo for the Throat
- 1Poison the CupPoison the Cup
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
Sorceries (10)
- 1Alrund's EpiphanyAlrund's Epiphany
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Haunting VoyageHaunting Voyage
- 1Increasing AmbitionIncreasing Ambition
- 1Mnemonic BetrayalMnemonic Betrayal
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Scour All PossibilitiesScour All Possibilities
- 1Spectral DelugeSpectral Deluge
- 1Tales of the AncestorsTales of the Ancestors
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Forger's FoundryForger's Foundry
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Rod of AbsorptionRod of Absorption
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Soul FoundrySoul Foundry
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The Grim Captain's LockerThe Grim Captain's Locker
- 1The Mana RigThe Mana Rig
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
Enchantments (4)
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Future SightFuture Sight
- 1Rogue ClassRogue Class
- 1Sword Coast SailorSword Coast Sailor
Lands (36)
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 14IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 11SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Waterfront DistrictWaterfront District
Amphin Mutineer
Amphin Mutineer
Brainstealer Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon
Burnished Hart
Burnished Hart
Chakram Retriever
Chakram Retriever
Containment Construct
Containment Construct
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Grand Architect
Grand Architect
Halo Forager
Halo Forager
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Kaho, Minamo Historian
Kaho, Minamo Historian
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mischievous Catgeist
Mischievous Catgeist
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Prized Amalgam
Prized Amalgam
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Rona, Disciple of Gix
Rona, Disciple of Gix
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Vengeful Reaper
Vengeful Reaper
Instants (9)
Behold the Multiverse
Behold the Multiverse
Commander's Insight
Commander's Insight
Counterspell
Counterspell
Forbidden Alchemy
Forbidden Alchemy
Go for the Throat
Go for the Throat
Poison the Cup
Poison the Cup
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Sorceries (10)
Alrund's Epiphany
Alrund's Epiphany
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Haunting Voyage
Haunting Voyage
Increasing Ambition
Increasing Ambition
Mnemonic Betrayal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Ravenform
Ravenform
Scour All Possibilities
Scour All Possibilities
Spectral Deluge
Spectral Deluge
Tales of the Ancestors
Tales of the Ancestors
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Forger's Foundry
Forger's Foundry
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Rod of Absorption
Rod of Absorption
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Soul Foundry
Soul Foundry
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The Grim Captain's Locker
The Grim Captain's Locker
The Mana Rig
The Mana Rig
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (4)
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Future Sight
Future Sight
Rogue Class
Rogue Class
Sword Coast Sailor
Sword Coast Sailor
Lands (11)
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Waterfront District
Waterfront District
Basics (2)
Island
14 Island
Swamp
11 Swamp