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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 (21)
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Cogwork AssemblerCogwork Assembler
- 1Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1Emeritus of IdeationEmeritus of Ideation
- 1Emry, Lurker of the LochEmry, Lurker of the Loch
- 1Hypnotic GrifterHypnotic Grifter
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Leaden MyrLeaden Myr
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1The Unagi of Kyoshi IslandThe Unagi of Kyoshi Island
- 1Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Borne Upon a WindBorne Upon a Wind
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Gifts UngivenGifts Ungiven
- 1Imp's MischiefImp's Mischief
- 1Lethal SchemeLethal Scheme
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Shred MemoryShred Memory
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
- 1Beseech the MirrorBeseech the Mirror
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (5)
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Dictate of KruphixDictate of Kruphix
- 1Nerd RageNerd Rage
- 1Obsessive PursuitObsessive Pursuit
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
Lands (38)
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fabled PassageFabled Passage
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 12IslandIsland
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 1Sunken RuinsSunken Ruins
- 10SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Cogwork Assembler
Cogwork Assembler
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Emeritus of Ideation
Emeritus of Ideation
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Hypnotic Grifter
Hypnotic Grifter
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Leaden Myr
Leaden Myr
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Borne Upon a Wind
Borne Upon a Wind
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Force of Will
Force of Will
Gifts Ungiven
Gifts Ungiven
Imp's Mischief
Imp's Mischief
Lethal Scheme
Lethal Scheme
Negate
Negate
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Shred Memory
Shred Memory
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Beseech the Mirror
Beseech the Mirror
Fabricate
Fabricate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Stock Up
Stock Up
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wishclaw Talisman
Wishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (5)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Dictate of Kruphix
Dictate of Kruphix
Nerd Rage
Nerd Rage
Obsessive Pursuit
Obsessive Pursuit
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Lands (16)
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
City of Brass
City of Brass
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fabled Passage
Fabled Passage
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Ruins
Sunken Ruins
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
12 Island
Swamp
10 Swamp