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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 (22)
- 1Author of ShadowsAuthor of Shadows
- 1Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1Forensic ResearcherForensic Researcher
- 1Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1Halo ForagerHalo Forager
- 1Haunt of the Dead MarshesHaunt of the Dead Marshes
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Intellect DevourerIntellect Devourer
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Mirrorshell CrabMirrorshell Crab
- 1Reassembling SkeletonReassembling Skeleton
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Spellscorn CovenSpellscorn Coven
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
- 1Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1Unctus, Grand MetatectUnctus, Grand Metatect
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
- 1Woe StriderWoe Strider
Instants (19)
- 1AnticipateAnticipate
- 1Astarion's ThirstAstarion's Thirst
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Doom BladeDoom Blade
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Farsight RitualFarsight Ritual
- 1Forbidden AlchemyForbidden Alchemy
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1ImpulseImpulse
- 1Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Poison the CupPoison the Cup
- 1Rain of RevelationRain of Revelation
- 1RefocusRefocus
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Scattered ThoughtsScattered Thoughts
- 1Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1Vraska's FallVraska's Fall
Sorceries (8)
- 1AddleAddle
- 1Blood on the SnowBlood on the Snow
- 1Cry of the CarnariumCry of the Carnarium
- 1Damnable PactDamnable Pact
- 1Drawn from DreamsDrawn from Dreams
- 1DuressDuress
- 1Predators' HourPredators' Hour
- 1Scarscale RitualScarscale Ritual
Artifacts (6)
- 1Charcoal DiamondCharcoal Diamond
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
- 1Immobilizing InkImmobilizing Ink
- 1Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
- 1Vow of TormentVow of Torment
Lands (38)
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 17IslandIsland
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 15SwampSwamp
Author of Shadows
Author of Shadows
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Halo Forager
Halo Forager
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Intellect Devourer
Intellect Devourer
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Mirrorshell Crab
Mirrorshell Crab
Reassembling Skeleton
Reassembling Skeleton
Sapphire Dragon
Sapphire Dragon
Spellscorn Coven
Spellscorn Coven
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Woe Strider
Woe Strider
Instants (19)
Anticipate
Anticipate
Astarion's Thirst
Astarion's Thirst
Dive Down
Dive Down
Doom Blade
Doom Blade
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Farsight Ritual
Farsight Ritual
Forbidden Alchemy
Forbidden Alchemy
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Impulse
Impulse
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Negate
Negate
Poison the Cup
Poison the Cup
Rain of Revelation
Rain of Revelation
Refocus
Refocus
Resculpt
Resculpt
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Scattered Thoughts
Scattered Thoughts
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Vraska's Fall
Vraska's Fall
Sorceries (8)
Addle
Addle
Blood on the Snow
Blood on the Snow
Cry of the Carnarium
Cry of the Carnarium
Damnable Pact
Damnable Pact
Drawn from Dreams
Drawn from Dreams
Duress
Duress
Predators' Hour
Predators' Hour
Scarscale Ritual
Scarscale Ritual
Artifacts (6)
Charcoal Diamond
Charcoal Diamond
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
Immobilizing Ink
Immobilizing Ink
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Vow of Torment
Vow of Torment
Lands (6)
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Guildgate
Dimir Guildgate
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Basics (2)
Island
17 Island
Swamp
15 Swamp