Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Rank #5,931
4decks
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Criminal Past
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Criminal PastCriminal Past
Creatures (16)
- 1Cloud of FaeriesCloud of Faeries
- 1Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Gilded DrakeGilded Drake
- 1Ledger ShredderLedger Shredder
- 1MockingbirdMockingbird
- 1Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Pollywog ProdigyPollywog Prodigy
- 1Shadowstorm VizierShadowstorm Vizier
- 1SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1SubtletySubtlety
- 1Talion, the Kindly LordTalion, the Kindly Lord
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Tishana's TidebinderTishana's Tidebinder
- 1Volatile StormdrakeVolatile Stormdrake
Instants (24)
- 1Ad NauseamAd Nauseam
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1Lim-Dûl's VaultLim-Dûl's Vault
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1MisdirectionMisdirection
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Spell SnareSpell Snare
- 1Stern ScoldingStern Scolding
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1TrickbindTrickbind
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (10)
- 1Beseech the MirrorBeseech the Mirror
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Lórien RevealedLórien Revealed
- 1Mnemonic BetrayalMnemonic Betrayal
- 1Scheming SymmetryScheming Symmetry
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (16)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Cursed TotemCursed Totem
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Weathered RunestoneWeathered Runestone
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
- 1Copy ArtifactCopy Artifact
- 1CounterbalanceCounterbalance
- 1Dress DownDress Down
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Ominous SeasOminous Seas
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Lands (26)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cabal PitCabal Pit
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1Tarnished CitadelTarnished Citadel
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Cloud of Faeries
Cloud of Faeries
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Gilded Drake
Gilded Drake
Ledger Shredder
Ledger Shredder
Mockingbird
Mockingbird
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Pollywog Prodigy
Pollywog Prodigy
Shadowstorm Vizier
Shadowstorm Vizier
Spellskite
Spellskite
Subtlety
Subtlety
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Tishana's Tidebinder
Tishana's Tidebinder
Volatile Stormdrake
Volatile Stormdrake
Instants (24)
Ad Nauseam
Ad Nauseam
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Into the Flood Maw
Into the Flood Maw
Lim-Dûl's Vault
Lim-Dûl's Vault
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Misdirection
Misdirection
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Pongify
Pongify
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Spell Snare
Spell Snare
Stern Scolding
Stern Scolding
Swan Song
Swan Song
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Trickbind
Trickbind
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (10)
Beseech the Mirror
Beseech the Mirror
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Lórien Revealed
Lórien Revealed
Mnemonic Betrayal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Scheming Symmetry
Scheming Symmetry
Timetwister
Timetwister
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (16)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Cursed Totem
Cursed Totem
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The One Ring
The One Ring
Weathered Runestone
Weathered Runestone
Wishclaw Talisman
Wishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
Copy Artifact
Copy Artifact
Counterbalance
Counterbalance
Dress Down
Dress Down
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Ominous Seas
Ominous Seas
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Lands (22)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cabal Pit
Cabal Pit
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Tarnished Citadel
Tarnished Citadel
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
2 Island
Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Island
Swamp
Swamp