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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 (27)
- 1Azula, Cunning UsurperAzula, Cunning Usurper
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Brainstealer DragonBrainstealer Dragon
- 1Fallen ShinobiFallen Shinobi
- 1FatestitcherFatestitcher
- 1Illithid HarvesterIllithid Harvester
- 1Magus of the FutureMagus of the Future
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1Mischievous CatgeistMischievous Catgeist
- 1Morbid OpportunistMorbid Opportunist
- 1OphiomancerOphiomancer
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Overwhelmed ArchivistOverwhelmed Archivist
- 1Persistent SpecimenPersistent Specimen
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Silent-Blade OniSilent-Blade Oni
- 1Skyway RobberSkyway Robber
- 1Thief of SanityThief of Sanity
- 1Thieving AmalgamThieving Amalgam
- 1Unctus, Grand MetatectUnctus, Grand Metatect
- 1Vizier of Many FacesVizier of Many Faces
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1Woe StriderWoe Strider
- 1Xanathar, Guild KingpinXanathar, Guild Kingpin
Instants (6)
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1Cackling CounterpartCackling Counterpart
- 1Eviscerator's InsightEviscerator's Insight
- 1Outrageous RobberyOutrageous Robbery
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Rotten ReunionRotten Reunion
Sorceries (8)
- 1Charnel SerenadeCharnel Serenade
- 1Covetous UrgeCovetous Urge
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Gisa's BiddingGisa's Bidding
- 1Inspiring RefrainInspiring Refrain
- 1Petty LarcenyPetty Larceny
- 1Predators' HourPredators' Hour
- 1Profane TutorProfane Tutor
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Dream-Thief's BandanaDream-Thief's Bandana
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Jet MedallionJet Medallion
- 1Magewright's StoneMagewright's Stone
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Realmbreaker, the Invasion TreeRealmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (6)
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Ghoulish ProcessionGhoulish Procession
- 1King Narfi's BetrayalKing Narfi's Betrayal
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1Sothera, the SupervoidSothera, the Supervoid
- 1Thopter Spy NetworkThopter Spy Network
Lands (38)
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1Dismal BackwaterDismal Backwater
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Duskmantle, House of ShadowDuskmantle, House of Shadow
- 1Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1Ice TunnelIce Tunnel
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Jwar Isle RefugeJwar Isle Refuge
- 1Mistvault BridgeMistvault Bridge
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Nephalia DrownyardNephalia Drownyard
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1Tectonic EdgeTectonic Edge
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Brainstealer Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon
Fallen Shinobi
Fallen Shinobi
Fatestitcher
Fatestitcher
Illithid Harvester
Illithid Harvester
Magus of the Future
Magus of the Future
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mischievous Catgeist
Mischievous Catgeist
Morbid Opportunist
Morbid Opportunist
Ophiomancer
Ophiomancer
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Overwhelmed Archivist
Overwhelmed Archivist
Persistent Specimen
Persistent Specimen
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Silent-Blade Oni
Silent-Blade Oni
Skyway Robber
Skyway Robber
Thief of Sanity
Thief of Sanity
Thieving Amalgam
Thieving Amalgam
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Woe Strider
Woe Strider
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Instants (6)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Cackling Counterpart
Cackling Counterpart
Eviscerator's Insight
Eviscerator's Insight
Outrageous Robbery
Outrageous Robbery
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Rotten Reunion
Rotten Reunion
Sorceries (8)
Charnel Serenade
Charnel Serenade
Covetous Urge
Covetous Urge
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Gisa's Bidding
Gisa's Bidding
Inspiring Refrain
Inspiring Refrain
Petty Larceny
Petty Larceny
Predators' Hour
Predators' Hour
Profane Tutor
Profane Tutor
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Jet Medallion
Jet Medallion
Magewright's Stone
Magewright's Stone
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (6)
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Ghoulish Procession
Ghoulish Procession
King Narfi's Betrayal
King Narfi's Betrayal
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Sothera, the Supervoid
Sothera, the Supervoid
Thopter Spy Network
Thopter Spy Network
Lands (21)
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Demolition Field
Demolition Field
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Guildgate
Dimir Guildgate
Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Ice Tunnel
Ice Tunnel
Jwar Isle Refuge
Jwar Isle Refuge
Mistvault Bridge
Mistvault Bridge
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Nephalia Drownyard
Nephalia Drownyard
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Tectonic Edge
Tectonic Edge
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Underground River
Underground River
Basics (2)
Island
9 Island
Swamp
8 Swamp