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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Candlekeep Sage
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Candlekeep SageCandlekeep Sage
Creatures (24)
- 1Ancient Silver DragonAncient Silver Dragon
- 1Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1Body DoubleBody Double
- 1Crossroads CandleguideCrossroads Candleguide
- 1Diplomatic EscortDiplomatic Escort
- 1Displacer KittenDisplacer Kitten
- 1Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Marang River RegentMarang River Regent
- 1MulldrifterMulldrifter
- 1Naga FleshcrafterNaga Fleshcrafter
- 1Orvar, the All-FormOrvar, the All-Form
- 1Peregrine DrakePeregrine Drake
- 1Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces
- 1Scholar of the AgesScholar of the Ages
- 1Sea Gate OracleSea Gate Oracle
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Tempest DjinnTempest Djinn
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Watcher for TomorrowWatcher for Tomorrow
- 1Waxen ShapethiefWaxen Shapethief
Instants (19)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CancelCancel
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1DisplaceDisplace
- 1Ertai's ScornErtai's Scorn
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Planar IncisionPlanar Incision
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Sublime EpiphanySublime Epiphany
- 1Thirst for KnowledgeThirst for Knowledge
- 1Three Steps AheadThree Steps Ahead
Sorceries (5)
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1FascinationFascination
- 1Merchant ScrollMerchant Scroll
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
Artifacts (8)
- 1Aether SpellbombAether Spellbomb
- 1Coldsteel HeartColdsteel Heart
- 1Glamdring, Foe-hammerGlamdring, Foe-hammer
- 1Moonsilver KeyMoonsilver Key
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils
Lands (37)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 31IslandIsland
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
Ancient Silver Dragon
Ancient Silver Dragon
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Body Double
Body Double
Crossroads Candleguide
Crossroads Candleguide
Diplomatic Escort
Diplomatic Escort
Displacer Kitten
Displacer Kitten
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Marang River Regent
Marang River Regent
Mulldrifter
Mulldrifter
Naga Fleshcrafter
Naga Fleshcrafter
Orvar, the All-Form
Orvar, the All-Form
Peregrine Drake
Peregrine Drake
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Scholar of the Ages
Scholar of the Ages
Sea Gate Oracle
Sea Gate Oracle
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Tempest Djinn
Tempest Djinn
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Watcher for Tomorrow
Watcher for Tomorrow
Waxen Shapethief
Waxen Shapethief
Instants (19)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cancel
Cancel
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Counterspell
Counterspell
Displace
Displace
Ertai's Scorn
Ertai's Scorn
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Planar Incision
Planar Incision
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Sublime Epiphany
Sublime Epiphany
Thirst for Knowledge
Thirst for Knowledge
Three Steps Ahead
Three Steps Ahead
Sorceries (5)
Fabricate
Fabricate
Fascination
Fascination
Merchant Scroll
Merchant Scroll
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Artifacts (8)
Aether Spellbomb
Aether Spellbomb
Coldsteel Heart
Coldsteel Heart
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
Moonsilver Key
Moonsilver Key
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Narset, Parter of Veils
Narset, Parter of Veils
Lands (6)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Basics (1)
Island
31 Island