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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Cultist of the Absolute
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Cultist of the AbsoluteCultist of the Absolute
Creatures (14)
- 1Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Forensic GadgeteerForensic Gadgeteer
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Talion, the Kindly LordTalion, the Kindly Lord
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
- 1Wan Shi Tong, LibrarianWan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (25)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Borne Upon a WindBorne Upon a Wind
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1DismemberDismember
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (9)
- 1Beseech the MirrorBeseech the Mirror
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1Transmute ArtifactTransmute Artifact
Artifacts (18)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (4)
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (27)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Forensic Gadgeteer
Forensic Gadgeteer
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (25)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Borne Upon a Wind
Borne Upon a Wind
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dismember
Dismember
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Into the Flood Maw
Into the Flood Maw
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (9)
Beseech the Mirror
Beseech the Mirror
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Fabricate
Fabricate
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Reanimate
Reanimate
Stock Up
Stock Up
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Transmute Artifact
Transmute Artifact
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wishclaw Talisman
Wishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (4)
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Necropotence
Necropotence
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret the Seeker
Tezzeret the Seeker
Lands (25)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
Island
Swamp
Swamp