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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 (16)
- 1Chrome DomeChrome Dome
- 1Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1Darksteel AngelDarksteel Angel
- 1Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1Samut, Tyrant of NaktamunSamut, Tyrant of Naktamun
- 1Silver MyrSilver Myr
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Stensian SanguinistStensian Sanguinist
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1Unctus, Grand MetatectUnctus, Grand Metatect
- 1Vigean GraftmageVigean Graftmage
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
- 1Wan Shi Tong, LibrarianWan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (22)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Cut DownCut Down
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1DefabricateDefabricate
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Go for the ThroatGo for the Throat
- 1InterveneIntervene
- 1Keep SafeKeep Safe
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (9)
- 1Birthday EscapeBirthday Escape
- 1Damnable PactDamnable Pact
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Scarscale RitualScarscale Ritual
- 1Scour All PossibilitiesScour All Possibilities
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Dino DNADino DNA
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Inherited EnvelopeInherited Envelope
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
- 1Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm
- 1Krovikan PlagueKrovikan Plague
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
Planeswalker (1)
- 1The Theorist, Jace BelerenThe Theorist, Jace Beleren
Lands (30)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 7IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Roadside ReliquaryRoadside Reliquary
- 1Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 7SwampSwamp
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
Chrome Dome
Chrome Dome
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Darksteel Angel
Darksteel Angel
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Silver Myr
Silver Myr
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Stensian Sanguinist
Stensian Sanguinist
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Vigean Graftmage
Vigean Graftmage
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (22)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cut Down
Cut Down
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Defabricate
Defabricate
Dispel
Dispel
Dive Down
Dive Down
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Go for the Throat
Go for the Throat
Intervene
Intervene
Keep Safe
Keep Safe
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Negate
Negate
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Resculpt
Resculpt
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (9)
Birthday Escape
Birthday Escape
Damnable Pact
Damnable Pact
Fabricate
Fabricate
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Preordain
Preordain
Scarscale Ritual
Scarscale Ritual
Scour All Possibilities
Scour All Possibilities
Stock Up
Stock Up
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Dino DNA
Dino DNA
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Inherited Envelope
Inherited Envelope
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The One Ring
The One Ring
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
Intruder Alarm
Intruder Alarm
Krovikan Plague
Krovikan Plague
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Planeswalkers (1)
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
Lands (14)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Roadside Reliquary
Roadside Reliquary
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Underground River
Underground River
Basics (4)
Island
7 Island
Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
7 Swamp