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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Jul 30, 2026
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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 (22)
- 1Azula, Cunning UsurperAzula, Cunning Usurper
- 1Black Cat, Cunning ThiefBlack Cat, Cunning Thief
- 1Black Widow, Super SpyBlack Widow, Super Spy
- 1Blade of the OniBlade of the Oni
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Brainstealer DragonBrainstealer Dragon
- 1Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Gonti, Night MinisterGonti, Night Minister
- 1Hama, the BloodbenderHama, the Bloodbender
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Intellect DevourerIntellect Devourer
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Klaw, Master of SoundKlaw, Master of Sound
- 1Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1Orochi Soul-ReaverOrochi Soul-Reaver
- 1Quistis TrepeQuistis Trepe
- 1StarwinderStarwinder
- 1Stensian SanguinistStensian Sanguinist
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
Instants (8)
- 1AetherspoutsAetherspouts
- 1Astarion's ThirstAstarion's Thirst
- 1Magic DamperMagic Damper
- 1Memory DelugeMemory Deluge
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
Sorceries (10)
- 1Charnel SerenadeCharnel Serenade
- 1Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Heartless ConscriptionHeartless Conscription
- 1Lunar InsightLunar Insight
- 1Petty LarcenyPetty Larceny
- 1Sakashima's WillSakashima's Will
- 1Self-ReflectionSelf-Reflection
- 1Shadow of the EnemyShadow of the Enemy
- 1Step Between WorldsStep Between Worlds
Artifacts (16)
- 1Apple of Eden, Isu RelicApple of Eden, Isu Relic
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blue Mage's CaneBlue Mage's Cane
- 1Captain America's ShieldCaptain America's Shield
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Dream-Thief's BandanaDream-Thief's Bandana
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Staff of Eden, Vault's KeyStaff of Eden, Vault's Key
- 1Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1Super SuitSuper Suit
- 1Swordsman's SteelSwordsman's Steel
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (6)
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Cunning RhetoricCunning Rhetoric
- 1King Narfi's BetrayalKing Narfi's Betrayal
- 1The Phasing of ZhalfirThe Phasing of Zhalfir
- 1The Rise of SozinThe Rise of Sozin
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Lands (36)
- 1Baxter BuildingBaxter Building
- 1Blast ZoneBlast Zone
- 1Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 6SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Tyrite SanctumTyrite Sanctum
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1War RoomWar Room
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Widow, Super Spy
Black Widow, Super Spy
Blade of the Oni
Blade of the Oni
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Brainstealer Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Guildmage
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Night Minister
Gonti, Night Minister
Hama, the Bloodbender
Hama, the Bloodbender
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Intellect Devourer
Intellect Devourer
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Klaw, Master of Sound
Klaw, Master of Sound
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Orochi Soul-Reaver
Orochi Soul-Reaver
Quistis Trepe
Quistis Trepe
Starwinder
Starwinder
Stensian Sanguinist
Stensian Sanguinist
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Instants (8)
Aetherspouts
Aetherspouts
Astarion's Thirst
Astarion's Thirst
Magic Damper
Magic Damper
Memory Deluge
Memory Deluge
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Sorceries (10)
Charnel Serenade
Charnel Serenade
Decree of Pain
Decree of Pain
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Heartless Conscription
Heartless Conscription
Lunar Insight
Lunar Insight
Petty Larceny
Petty Larceny
Sakashima's Will
Sakashima's Will
Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection
Shadow of the Enemy
Shadow of the Enemy
Step Between Worlds
Step Between Worlds
Artifacts (16)
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blue Mage's Cane
Blue Mage's Cane
Captain America's Shield
Captain America's Shield
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mask of Avacyn
Mask of Avacyn
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Super Suit
Super Suit
Swordsman's Steel
Swordsman's Steel
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (6)
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Cunning Rhetoric
Cunning Rhetoric
King Narfi's Betrayal
King Narfi's Betrayal
The Phasing of Zhalfir
The Phasing of Zhalfir
The Rise of Sozin
The Rise of Sozin
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Lands (22)
Baxter Building
Baxter Building
Blast Zone
Blast Zone
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
River of Tears
River of Tears
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Tyrite Sanctum
Tyrite Sanctum
Underground River
Underground River
War Room
War Room
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
8 Island
Swamp
6 Swamp