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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Haunted One
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Haunted OneHaunted One
Creatures (32)
- 1Aether ChannelerAether Channeler
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Azami, Lady of ScrollsAzami, Lady of Scrolls
- 1Barrin, Master WizardBarrin, Master Wizard
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Dark ConfidantDark Confidant
- 1Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1Emeritus of IdeationEmeritus of Ideation
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1Faller's FaithfulFaller's Faithful
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1Glen Elendra GuardianGlen Elendra Guardian
- 1Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1Harmonized TrioHarmonized Trio
- 1Havengul LichHavengul Lich
- 1Inga Rune-EyesInga Rune-Eyes
- 1Ingenious ProdigyIngenious Prodigy
- 1Mindspring MerfolkMindspring Merfolk
- 1Mystic ArchaeologistMystic Archaeologist
- 1Oona, Queen of the FaeOona, Queen of the Fae
- 1Riptide DirectorRiptide Director
- 1Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1Vindictive LichVindictive Lich
- 1Viscera SeerViscera Seer
- 1Warren SoultraderWarren Soultrader
- 1Watcher for TomorrowWatcher for Tomorrow
- 1Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician
- 1Youthful ScholarYouthful Scholar
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Shred MemoryShred Memory
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Soul ManipulationSoul Manipulation
- 1Stinging StudyStinging Study
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Waterlogged TeachingsWaterlogged Teachings
Sorceries (4)
- 1Agadeem's AwakeningAgadeem's Awakening
- 1Blasphemous EdictBlasphemous Edict
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Power ConduitPower Conduit
- 1Pyre of HeroesPyre of Heroes
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Urza's IncubatorUrza's Incubator
Enchantments (4)
- 1Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
Lands (34)
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Lazotep QuarryLazotep Quarry
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Nesting GroundsNesting Grounds
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1War RoomWar Room
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aether Channeler
Aether Channeler
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Barrin, Master Wizard
Barrin, Master Wizard
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Dark Confidant
Dark Confidant
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Emeritus of Ideation
Emeritus of Ideation
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Fain, the Broker
Fain, the Broker
Faller's Faithful
Faller's Faithful
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Guardian
Glen Elendra Guardian
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Harmonized Trio
Harmonized Trio
Havengul Lich
Havengul Lich
Inga Rune-Eyes
Inga Rune-Eyes
Ingenious Prodigy
Ingenious Prodigy
Mindspring Merfolk
Mindspring Merfolk
Mystic Archaeologist
Mystic Archaeologist
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Riptide Director
Riptide Director
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Spellseeker
Spellseeker
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Vindictive Lich
Vindictive Lich
Viscera Seer
Viscera Seer
Warren Soultrader
Warren Soultrader
Watcher for Tomorrow
Watcher for Tomorrow
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Youthful Scholar
Youthful Scholar
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Pongify
Pongify
Shred Memory
Shred Memory
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Soul Manipulation
Soul Manipulation
Stinging Study
Stinging Study
Swan Song
Swan Song
Waterlogged Teachings
Waterlogged Teachings
Sorceries (4)
Agadeem's Awakening
Agadeem's Awakening
Blasphemous Edict
Blasphemous Edict
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Step Through
Step Through
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Power Conduit
Power Conduit
Pyre of Heroes
Pyre of Heroes
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Urza's Incubator
Urza's Incubator
Enchantments (4)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Lands (24)
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
High Market
High Market
Lazotep Quarry
Lazotep Quarry
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Nesting Grounds
Nesting Grounds
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
War Room
War Room
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
6 Island
Swamp
4 Swamp