Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Far TravelerFar Traveler
- 1 Adagia, Windswept BastionAdagia, Windswept Bastion
- 1 Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1 All-Fates StalkerAll-Fates Stalker
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1 Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1 Austere CommandAustere Command
- 1 Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1 Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1 Become AnonymousBecome Anonymous
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1 CloudblazerCloudblazer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Crossroads CandleguideCrossroads Candleguide
- 1 Dazzling Theater // Prop RoomDazzling Theater // Prop Room
- 1 Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1 Dour Port-MageDour Port-Mage
- 1 Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1 Elite ArcanistElite Arcanist
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Exalted SunbornExalted Sunborn
- 1 Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1 Gauntlets of LightGauntlets of Light
- 1 Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1 Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1 Glitch InterpreterGlitch Interpreter
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 12 IslandIsland
- 1 Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Kindly CustomerKindly Customer
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 Monstrosity of the LakeMonstrosity of the Lake
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 North Pole PatrolNorth Pole Patrol
- 1 Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1 Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 12 PlainsPlains
- 1 PonderPonder
- 1 Port TownPort Town
- 1 Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1 PreordainPreordain
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Razorgrass AmbushRazorgrass Ambush
- 1 Scampering SurveyorScampering Surveyor
- 1 Signpost ScarecrowSignpost Scarecrow
- 1 Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 StoneskinStoneskin
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Stroke of MidnightStroke of Midnight
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1 Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 They Came from the PipesThey Came from the Pipes
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Time WipeTime Wipe
- 1 Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Underwater Tunnel // Slimy AquariumUnderwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
- 1 Veiled AscensionVeiled Ascension
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 WastesWastes
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
- 1 Wizard ClassWizard Class
All-Fates Stalker
All-Fates Stalker
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Cloudblazer
Cloudblazer
Crossroads Candleguide
Crossroads Candleguide
Dour Port-Mage
Dour Port-Mage
Elite Arcanist
Elite Arcanist
Exalted Sunborn
Exalted Sunborn
Glitch Interpreter
Glitch Interpreter
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kindly Customer
Kindly Customer
Monstrosity of the Lake
Monstrosity of the Lake
North Pole Patrol
North Pole Patrol
Prismite
Prismite
Scampering Surveyor
Scampering Surveyor
Signpost Scarecrow
Signpost Scarecrow
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Witch Enchanter
Witch Enchanter
Instants (11)
Become Anonymous
Become Anonymous
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Negate
Negate
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
Austere Command
Austere Command
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Time Wipe
Time Wipe
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (9)
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Gauntlets of Light
Gauntlets of Light
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Stoneskin
Stoneskin
They Came from the Pipes
They Came from the Pipes
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
Veiled Ascension
Veiled Ascension
Wizard Class
Wizard Class
Lands (11)
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Command Tower
Command Tower
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Basics (3)
Island
12 Islands
Plains
12 Plains
Wastes
1 Wastes