Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute - Reanimator
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Cultist of the AbsoluteCultist of the Absolute
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1 Bloodsoaked ChampionBloodsoaked Champion
- 1 Boneyard ScourgeBoneyard Scourge
- 1 Cabal PitCabal Pit
- 1 Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1 Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1 Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Convergence of DominionConvergence of Dominion
- 1 Court of CunningCourt of Cunning
- 1 Crypt of AgadeemCrypt of Agadeem
- 1 Cult ConscriptCult Conscript
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1 Death TyrantDeath Tyrant
- 1 Dive DownDive Down
- 1 Draugr NecromancerDraugr Necromancer
- 1 DreadhoundDreadhound
- 1 Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1 Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1 Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1 Geth, Lord of the VaultGeth, Lord of the Vault
- 1 GhoulsteedGhoulsteed
- 1 Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1 GlintGlint
- 1 Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1 Haunted DeadHaunted Dead
- 1 Increasing ConfusionIncreasing Confusion
- 1 JoltJolt
- 1 King Narfi's BetrayalKing Narfi's Betrayal
- 1 Lazav, the MultifariousLazav, the Multifarious
- 1 Ledger ShredderLedger Shredder
- 1 Likeness LooterLikeness Looter
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1 Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mizzium SkinMizzium Skin
- 1 Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 NarcomoebaNarcomoeba
- 1 Nim DeathmantleNim Deathmantle
- 1 Oona, Queen of the FaeOona, Queen of the Fae
- 1 Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1 Peer into the AbyssPeer into the Abyss
- 1 Persistent SpecimenPersistent Specimen
- 1 Phantasmal ImagePhantasmal Image
- 1 Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prized AmalgamPrized Amalgam
- 1 Prowling GeistcatcherProwling Geistcatcher
- 1 Reassembling SkeletonReassembling Skeleton
- 1 RefocusRefocus
- 1 Return Upon the TideReturn Upon the Tide
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rise of the Dread MarnRise of the Dread Marn
- 1 Risen ExecutionerRisen Executioner
- 1 Rona, Sheoldred's FaithfulRona, Sheoldred's Faithful
- 1 Scourge of Nel TothScourge of Nel Toth
- 1 Shadow KinShadow Kin
- 1 Shelob, Dread WeaverShelob, Dread Weaver
- 1 Shifty DoppelgangerShifty Doppelganger
- 1 Skeleton CrewSkeleton Crew
- 1 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1 Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1 Stitchwing SkaabStitchwing Skaab
- 1 Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Terror of TowashiTerror of Towashi
- 1 Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1 The Grim Captain's LockerThe Grim Captain's Locker
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 Thran VigilThran Vigil
- 1 TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1 Tomb FortressTomb Fortress
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 TwitchTwitch
- 1 Uchbenbak, the Great MistakeUchbenbak, the Great Mistake
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Bloodsoaked Champion
Bloodsoaked Champion
Boneyard Scourge
Boneyard Scourge
Cult Conscript
Cult Conscript
Death Tyrant
Death Tyrant
Draugr Necromancer
Draugr Necromancer
Dreadhound
Dreadhound
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Geth, Lord of the Vault
Geth, Lord of the Vault
Ghoulsteed
Ghoulsteed
Haunted Dead
Haunted Dead
Lazav, the Multifarious
Lazav, the Multifarious
Ledger Shredder
Ledger Shredder
Likeness Looter
Likeness Looter
Narcomoeba
Narcomoeba
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Persistent Specimen
Persistent Specimen
Phantasmal Image
Phantasmal Image
Prismite
Prismite
Prized Amalgam
Prized Amalgam
Prowling Geistcatcher
Prowling Geistcatcher
Reassembling Skeleton
Reassembling Skeleton
Risen Executioner
Risen Executioner
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Scourge of Nel Toth
Scourge of Nel Toth
Shadow Kin
Shadow Kin
Shelob, Dread Weaver
Shelob, Dread Weaver
Shifty Doppelganger
Shifty Doppelganger
Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew
Spellskite
Spellskite
Stitchwing Skaab
Stitchwing Skaab
Terror of Towashi
Terror of Towashi
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Instants (18)
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Dive Down
Dive Down
Glint
Glint
Jolt
Jolt
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mizzium Skin
Mizzium Skin
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Refocus
Refocus
Rise of the Dread Marn
Rise of the Dread Marn
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Twitch
Twitch
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Increasing Confusion
Increasing Confusion
Peer into the Abyss
Peer into the Abyss
Return Upon the Tide
Return Upon the Tide
Timetwister
Timetwister
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Convergence of Dominion
Convergence of Dominion
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Nim Deathmantle
Nim Deathmantle
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The Grim Captain's Locker
The Grim Captain's Locker
The One Ring
The One Ring
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (6)
Court of Cunning
Court of Cunning
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
King Narfi's Betrayal
King Narfi's Betrayal
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Thran Vigil
Thran Vigil
Lands (15)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cabal Pit
Cabal Pit
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crypt of Agadeem
Crypt of Agadeem
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Tomb Fortress
Tomb Fortress
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Basics (2)
Snow-Covered Island
1 Snow-Covered Island
Swamp
1 Swamp