Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
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17decks
Jul 30, 2026
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Faceless One
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Faceless OneFaceless One
Creatures (20)
- 1Azula, Cunning UsurperAzula, Cunning Usurper
- 1Black Cat, Cunning ThiefBlack Cat, Cunning Thief
- 1Deadeye QuartermasterDeadeye Quartermaster
- 1Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1Emry, Lurker of the LochEmry, Lurker of the Loch
- 1Etherium SculptorEtherium Sculptor
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stature, Size ShifterStature, Size Shifter
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
Instants (10)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Octopus FormOctopus Form
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Scour for ScrapScour for Scrap
- 1Shore UpShore Up
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (6)
- 1Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Scour All PossibilitiesScour All Possibilities
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1ThoughtcastThoughtcast
Artifacts (20)
- 1Accorder's ShieldAccorder's Shield
- 1Altar of DementiaAltar of Dementia
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blasting StationBlasting Station
- 1Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1Kite ShieldKite Shield
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1MortarpodMortarpod
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sorcerer's WandSorcerer's Wand
- 1Spidersilk NetSpidersilk Net
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
- 1Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Future SightFuture Sight
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Super IntelligenceSuper Intelligence
Lands (37)
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Forge of HeroesForge of Heroes
- 16IslandIsland
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 9PlainsPlains
- 1Razortide BridgeRazortide Bridge
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Turbulent SpringsTurbulent Springs
- 1Tyrite SanctumTyrite Sanctum
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Azula, Cunning Usurper
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Deadeye Quartermaster
Deadeye Quartermaster
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Etherium Sculptor
Etherium Sculptor
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sapphire Dragon
Sapphire Dragon
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stature, Size Shifter
Stature, Size Shifter
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trinket Mage
Trinket Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Instants (10)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dive Down
Dive Down
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Octopus Form
Octopus Form
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Scour for Scrap
Scour for Scrap
Shore Up
Shore Up
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (6)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Fabricate
Fabricate
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Scour All Possibilities
Scour All Possibilities
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Thoughtcast
Thoughtcast
Artifacts (20)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blasting Station
Blasting Station
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Kite Shield
Kite Shield
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Mortarpod
Mortarpod
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sorcerer's Wand
Sorcerer's Wand
Spidersilk Net
Spidersilk Net
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (5)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Future Sight
Future Sight
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Super Intelligence
Super Intelligence
Lands (12)
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Forge of Heroes
Forge of Heroes
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Razortide Bridge
Razortide Bridge
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Turbulent Springs
Turbulent Springs
Tyrite Sanctum
Tyrite Sanctum
Basics (2)
Island
16 Island
Plains
9 Plains