Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute - Storm
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 Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1 Ambassador LaquatusAmbassador Laquatus
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Back to BasicsBack to Basics
- 1 Bloodrite InvokerBloodrite Invoker
- 1 Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cephalid LooterCephalid Looter
- 1 Chain of SmogChain of Smog
- 1 Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1 Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Diabolic TutorDiabolic Tutor
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Dive DownDive Down
- 1 Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1 Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1 Huddle UpHuddle Up
- 1 Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 5 IslandIsland
- 1 Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
- 1 Jeweled LotusJeweled Lotus
- 1 Jon Irenicus, Shattered OneJon Irenicus, Shattered One
- 1 Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1 LanguishLanguish
- 1 Leadership VacuumLeadership Vacuum
- 1 Ledger ShredderLedger Shredder
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana CryptMana Crypt
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1 Mirage MirrorMirage Mirror
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mnemonic BetrayalMnemonic Betrayal
- 1 Moonsnare PrototypeMoonsnare Prototype
- 1 Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1 Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1 Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1 Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1 Oona's GraceOona's Grace
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1 PeekPeek
- 1 Phantasmal ImagePhantasmal Image
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 PonderPonder
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 2 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 2 Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Soul-Guide LanternSoul-Guide Lantern
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 5 SwampSwamp
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
- 1 Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1 Wizard ClassWizard Class
- 1 Wizards of ThayWizards of Thay
Ambassador Laquatus
Ambassador Laquatus
Bloodrite Invoker
Bloodrite Invoker
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Looter
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Ledger Shredder
Ledger Shredder
Phantasmal Image
Phantasmal Image
Prismite
Prismite
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Wizards of Thay
Wizards of Thay
Instants (18)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dive Down
Dive Down
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Leadership Vacuum
Leadership Vacuum
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Oona's Grace
Oona's Grace
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Peek
Peek
Pongify
Pongify
Swan Song
Swan Song
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (10)
Chain of Smog
Chain of Smog
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Tutor
Diabolic Tutor
Fabricate
Fabricate
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Huddle Up
Huddle Up
Languish
Languish
Mnemonic Betrayal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Ponder
Ponder
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Jeweled Lotus
Jeweled Lotus
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Crypt
Mana Crypt
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mirage Mirror
Mirage Mirror
Moonsnare Prototype
Moonsnare Prototype
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Soul-Guide Lantern
Soul-Guide Lantern
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (4)
Back to Basics
Back to Basics
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Wizard Class
Wizard Class
Planeswalkers (2)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Tezzeret the Seeker
Tezzeret the Seeker
Lands (20)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Command Tower
Command Tower
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (4)
Island
5 Islands
Snow-Covered Island
2 Snow-Covered Islands
Snow-Covered Swamp
2 Snow-Covered Swamps
Swamp
5 Swamps