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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 (22)
- 1Amoeboid ChangelingAmoeboid Changeling
- 1Author of ShadowsAuthor of Shadows
- 1Black Cat, Cunning ThiefBlack Cat, Cunning Thief
- 1Black Widow, Super SpyBlack Widow, Super Spy
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Brainstealer DragonBrainstealer Dragon
- 1Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Gonti, Night MinisterGonti, Night Minister
- 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
- 1Myr ConvertMyr Convert
- 1Quistis TrepeQuistis Trepe
- 1Silver MyrSilver Myr
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
- 1Three Tree MascotThree Tree Mascot
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (8)
- 1Astarion's ThirstAstarion's Thirst
- 1Magic DamperMagic Damper
- 1Memory DelugeMemory Deluge
- 1Memory LapseMemory Lapse
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
Sorceries (10)
- 1Anchor to the AetherAnchor to the Aether
- 1Charnel SerenadeCharnel Serenade
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Heartless ConscriptionHeartless Conscription
- 1Lunar InsightLunar Insight
- 1Petty LarcenyPetty Larceny
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Self-ReflectionSelf-Reflection
- 1Shadow of the EnemyShadow of the Enemy
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
- 1Interdimensional Web WatchInterdimensional Web Watch
- 1Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Nautiloid ShipNautiloid Ship
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1Sword of the ChosenSword of the Chosen
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (6)
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Cunning RhetoricCunning Rhetoric
- 1Curse of SurveillanceCurse of Surveillance
- 1King Narfi's BetrayalKing Narfi's Betrayal
- 1The Phasing of ZhalfirThe Phasing of Zhalfir
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Lands (36)
- 1Baxter BuildingBaxter Building
- 1Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 10IslandIsland
- 1Port of KarfellPort of Karfell
- 1River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1War RoomWar Room
Amoeboid Changeling
Amoeboid Changeling
Author of Shadows
Author of Shadows
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Widow, Super Spy
Black Widow, Super Spy
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
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
Myr Convert
Myr Convert
Quistis Trepe
Quistis Trepe
Silver Myr
Silver Myr
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Three Tree Mascot
Three Tree Mascot
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (8)
Astarion's Thirst
Astarion's Thirst
Magic Damper
Magic Damper
Memory Deluge
Memory Deluge
Memory Lapse
Memory Lapse
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Sorceries (10)
Anchor to the Aether
Anchor to the Aether
Charnel Serenade
Charnel Serenade
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Heartless Conscription
Heartless Conscription
Lunar Insight
Lunar Insight
Petty Larceny
Petty Larceny
Ravenform
Ravenform
Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection
Shadow of the Enemy
Shadow of the Enemy
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
Interdimensional Web Watch
Interdimensional Web Watch
Mask of Avacyn
Mask of Avacyn
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Nautiloid Ship
Nautiloid Ship
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sword of the Chosen
Sword of the Chosen
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (6)
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Cunning Rhetoric
Cunning Rhetoric
Curse of Surveillance
Curse of Surveillance
King Narfi's Betrayal
King Narfi's Betrayal
The Phasing of Zhalfir
The Phasing of Zhalfir
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Lands (18)
Baxter Building
Baxter Building
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Port of Karfell
Port of Karfell
River of Tears
River of Tears
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Underground River
Underground River
War Room
War Room
Basics (2)
Island
10 Island
Swamp
8 Swamp