Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves - Reanimator
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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2decks
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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 (30)
- 1Amoeboid ChangelingAmoeboid Changeling
- 1Amphin MutineerAmphin Mutineer
- 1Auton SoldierAuton Soldier
- 1Blade of the OniBlade of the Oni
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Brine ElementalBrine Elemental
- 1Burakos, Party LeaderBurakos, Party Leader
- 1Canoptek Tomb SentinelCanoptek Tomb Sentinel
- 1Chupacabra EchoChupacabra Echo
- 1Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1Dimir StrandcatcherDimir Strandcatcher
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Gyruda, Doom of DepthsGyruda, Doom of Depths
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1Mischievous CatgeistMischievous Catgeist
- 1Myr ConvertMyr Convert
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces
- 1Silver MyrSilver Myr
- 1Starving RevenantStarving Revenant
- 1Steel HellkiteSteel Hellkite
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1The Ancient OneThe Ancient One
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Three Tree MascotThree Tree Mascot
- 1Vizier of Many FacesVizier of Many Faces
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
- 1WonderWonder
Instants (6)
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Pile OnPile On
- 1Price of FamePrice of Fame
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Snuff OutSnuff Out
Sorceries (12)
- 1Army of the DamnedArmy of the Damned
- 1Charnel SerenadeCharnel Serenade
- 1Covetous UrgeCovetous Urge
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Ever AfterEver After
- 1Extinction EventExtinction Event
- 1Mind ShatterMind Shatter
- 1PersecutePersecute
- 1Petty LarcenyPetty Larceny
- 1Self-ReflectionSelf-Reflection
- 1Their Number Is LegionTheir Number Is Legion
- 1Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Machine God's EffigyMachine God's Effigy
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Pentad PrismPentad Prism
- 1Ring of Evos IsleRing of Evos Isle
- 1Sol TalismanSol Talisman
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The Cauldron of EternityThe Cauldron of Eternity
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Wishing WellWishing Well
Enchantments (4)
- 1Gossip's TalentGossip's Talent
- 1PestilencePestilence
- 1Shark TyphoonShark Typhoon
- 1Sleeper's RobeSleeper's Robe
Lands (34)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1Branch of Vitu-GhaziBranch of Vitu-Ghazi
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Conduit PylonsConduit Pylons
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Haunted FengrafHaunted Fengraf
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Nephalia DrownyardNephalia Drownyard
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 7SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Tomb FortressTomb Fortress
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Witch's CottageWitch's Cottage
Amoeboid Changeling
Amoeboid Changeling
Amphin Mutineer
Amphin Mutineer
Auton Soldier
Auton Soldier
Blade of the Oni
Blade of the Oni
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Brine Elemental
Brine Elemental
Burakos, Party Leader
Burakos, Party Leader
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
Chupacabra Echo
Chupacabra Echo
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Strandcatcher
Dimir Strandcatcher
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mischievous Catgeist
Mischievous Catgeist
Myr Convert
Myr Convert
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Silver Myr
Silver Myr
Starving Revenant
Starving Revenant
Steel Hellkite
Steel Hellkite
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Ancient One
The Ancient One
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Three Tree Mascot
Three Tree Mascot
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Many Faces
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (6)
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Pile On
Pile On
Price of Fame
Price of Fame
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Snuff Out
Snuff Out
Sorceries (12)
Army of the Damned
Army of the Damned
Charnel Serenade
Charnel Serenade
Covetous Urge
Covetous Urge
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Ever After
Ever After
Extinction Event
Extinction Event
Mind Shatter
Mind Shatter
Persecute
Persecute
Petty Larceny
Petty Larceny
Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection
Their Number Is Legion
Their Number Is Legion
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Machine God's Effigy
Machine God's Effigy
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Pentad Prism
Pentad Prism
Ring of Evos Isle
Ring of Evos Isle
Sol Talisman
Sol Talisman
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The Cauldron of Eternity
The Cauldron of Eternity
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Wishing Well
Wishing Well
Enchantments (4)
Gossip's Talent
Gossip's Talent
Pestilence
Pestilence
Shark Typhoon
Shark Typhoon
Sleeper's Robe
Sleeper's Robe
Lands (18)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Conduit Pylons
Conduit Pylons
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Haunted Fengraf
Haunted Fengraf
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Nephalia Drownyard
Nephalia Drownyard
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Tomb Fortress
Tomb Fortress
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Witch's Cottage
Witch's Cottage
Basics (2)
Island
9 Island
Swamp
7 Swamp