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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 (15)
- 1Boggart TrawlerBoggart Trawler
- 1Crashing DrawbridgeCrashing Drawbridge
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Kaho, Minamo HistorianKaho, Minamo Historian
- 1Oona, Queen of the FaeOona, Queen of the Fae
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Signpost ScarecrowSignpost Scarecrow
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1Unctus, Grand MetatectUnctus, Grand Metatect
- 1Vigean GraftmageVigean Graftmage
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Commit // MemoryCommit // Memory
- 1Consign to MemoryConsign to Memory
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1Doom BladeDoom Blade
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Mana SculptMana Sculpt
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
Sorceries (6)
- 1Agadeem's AwakeningAgadeem's Awakening
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Yawgmoth's WillYawgmoth's Will
Artifacts (23)
- 1Accorder's ShieldAccorder's Shield
- 1Apple of Eden, Isu RelicApple of Eden, Isu Relic
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Ghost VacuumGhost Vacuum
- 1Liquimetal TorqueLiquimetal Torque
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Sewer-veillance CamSewer-veillance Cam
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Tamiyo's JournalTamiyo's Journal
- 1Tormod's CryptTormod's Crypt
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
- 1Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Conduit PylonsConduit Pylons
- 1Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1Hall of Storm GiantsHall of Storm Giants
- 1Hidden HideoutHidden Hideout
- 1Ice TunnelIce Tunnel
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Northampton FarmNorthampton Farm
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 4Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Sunken RuinsSunken Ruins
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Boggart Trawler
Boggart Trawler
Crashing Drawbridge
Crashing Drawbridge
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Kaho, Minamo Historian
Kaho, Minamo Historian
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Signpost Scarecrow
Signpost Scarecrow
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Vigean Graftmage
Vigean Graftmage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Commit // Memory
Commit // Memory
Consign to Memory
Consign to Memory
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Doom Blade
Doom Blade
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Mana Sculpt
Mana Sculpt
Negate
Negate
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Sorceries (6)
Agadeem's Awakening
Agadeem's Awakening
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Windfall
Windfall
Yawgmoth's Will
Yawgmoth's Will
Artifacts (23)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Ghost Vacuum
Ghost Vacuum
Liquimetal Torque
Liquimetal Torque
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Sewer-veillance Cam
Sewer-veillance Cam
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Tamiyo's Journal
Tamiyo's Journal
Tormod's Crypt
Tormod's Crypt
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (20)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Command Tower
Command Tower
Conduit Pylons
Conduit Pylons
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Hall of Storm Giants
Hall of Storm Giants
Hidden Hideout
Hidden Hideout
Ice Tunnel
Ice Tunnel
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Northampton Farm
Northampton Farm
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Ruins
Sunken Ruins
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Underground River
Underground River
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
6 Island
Snow-Covered Island
4 Snow-Covered Island
Swamp
4 Swamp