Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Rank #5,159
11decks
Jul 30, 2026
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Candlekeep Sage
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Candlekeep SageCandlekeep Sage
Creatures (21)
- 1Bilbo, LuckwearerBilbo, Luckwearer
- 1Bilbo, Thief in the NightBilbo, Thief in the Night
- 1Body of KnowledgeBody of Knowledge
- 1Disruptive StudentDisruptive Student
- 1Elrond, Moon-ReaderElrond, Moon-Reader
- 1Helmut Zemo, MastermindHelmut Zemo, Mastermind
- 1Immortus, Master of EternityImmortus, Master of Eternity
- 1Ingenious ProdigyIngenious Prodigy
- 1Leitmotif ComposerLeitmotif Composer
- 1Molecule ManMolecule Man
- 1Ms. Marvel, Kamala KhanMs. Marvel, Kamala Khan
- 1Ormos, Archive KeeperOrmos, Archive Keeper
- 1Overwhelmed ArchivistOverwhelmed Archivist
- 1Patron WizardPatron Wizard
- 1Sage's Row DenizenSage's Row Denizen
- 1Shi'ar SoldierShi'ar Soldier
- 1Sphinx of Forgotten LoreSphinx of Forgotten Lore
- 1Suspicious BookcaseSuspicious Bookcase
- 1Volo, Itinerant ScholarVolo, Itinerant Scholar
- 1Wan Shi Tong, LibrarianWan Shi Tong, Librarian
- 1Wiccan, Rising MagicianWiccan, Rising Magician
Instants (15)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archive TrapArchive Trap
- 1Bury in BooksBury in Books
- 1CancelCancel
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Divergent EquationDivergent Equation
- 1Flow of KnowledgeFlow of Knowledge
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Kitsune's TechniqueKitsune's Technique
- 1Learn from the PastLearn from the Past
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1School DazeSchool Daze
Sorceries (6)
- 1Alrund's EpiphanyAlrund's Epiphany
- 1Compulsive ResearchCompulsive Research
- 1Increasing ConfusionIncreasing Confusion
- 1Pore Over the PagesPore Over the Pages
- 1Portent of CalamityPortent of Calamity
- 1Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Emmessi TomeEmmessi Tome
- 1Folio of FanciesFolio of Fancies
- 1Glamdring, Foe-hammerGlamdring, Foe-hammer
- 1Jalum TomeJalum Tome
- 1Jayemdae TomeJayemdae Tome
- 1Marina Vendrell's GrimoireMarina Vendrell's Grimoire
- 1Mazemind TomeMazemind Tome
- 1Mysterious TomeMysterious Tome
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Waterbending ScrollWaterbending Scroll
- 1Wizard's SpellbookWizard's Spellbook
Enchantments (7)
- 1Curse of the Bloody TomeCurse of the Bloody Tome
- 1Kang DynastyKang Dynasty
- 1Nerd RageNerd Rage
- 1OmniscienceOmniscience
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Wizard ClassWizard Class
- 1Words of WindWords of Wind
Planeswalker (1)
- 1MordenkainenMordenkainen
Lands (35)
- 1Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 1Desert of the MindfulDesert of the Mindful
- 1Great Hall of the BiblioplexGreat Hall of the Biblioplex
- 1Hall of Storm GiantsHall of Storm Giants
- 27IslandIsland
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
Bilbo, Luckwearer
Bilbo, Luckwearer
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Body of Knowledge
Body of Knowledge
Disruptive Student
Disruptive Student
Elrond, Moon-Reader
Elrond, Moon-Reader
Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
Immortus, Master of Eternity
Immortus, Master of Eternity
Ingenious Prodigy
Ingenious Prodigy
Leitmotif Composer
Leitmotif Composer
Molecule Man
Molecule Man
Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Ormos, Archive Keeper
Ormos, Archive Keeper
Overwhelmed Archivist
Overwhelmed Archivist
Patron Wizard
Patron Wizard
Sage's Row Denizen
Sage's Row Denizen
Shi'ar Soldier
Shi'ar Soldier
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Suspicious Bookcase
Suspicious Bookcase
Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wiccan, Rising Magician
Wiccan, Rising Magician
Instants (15)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archive Trap
Archive Trap
Bury in Books
Bury in Books
Cancel
Cancel
Counterspell
Counterspell
Divergent Equation
Divergent Equation
Flow of Knowledge
Flow of Knowledge
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Kitsune's Technique
Kitsune's Technique
Learn from the Past
Learn from the Past
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Negate
Negate
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
School Daze
School Daze
Sorceries (6)
Alrund's Epiphany
Alrund's Epiphany
Compulsive Research
Compulsive Research
Increasing Confusion
Increasing Confusion
Pore Over the Pages
Pore Over the Pages
Portent of Calamity
Portent of Calamity
Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Emmessi Tome
Emmessi Tome
Folio of Fancies
Folio of Fancies
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
Jalum Tome
Jalum Tome
Jayemdae Tome
Jayemdae Tome
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
Mazemind Tome
Mazemind Tome
Mysterious Tome
Mysterious Tome
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Waterbending Scroll
Waterbending Scroll
Wizard's Spellbook
Wizard's Spellbook
Enchantments (7)
Curse of the Bloody Tome
Curse of the Bloody Tome
Kang Dynasty
Kang Dynasty
Nerd Rage
Nerd Rage
Omniscience
Omniscience
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Wizard Class
Wizard Class
Words of Wind
Words of Wind
Planeswalkers (1)
Mordenkainen
Mordenkainen
Lands (8)
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Desert of the Mindful
Desert of the Mindful
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Hall of Storm Giants
Hall of Storm Giants
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Basics (1)
Island
27 Island