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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 (30)
- 1Aether ChannelerAether Channeler
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Azami, Lady of ScrollsAzami, Lady of Scrolls
- 1Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1Barrin, Master WizardBarrin, Master Wizard
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Champion of WitsChampion of Wits
- 1Dark ConfidantDark Confidant
- 1Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1Faller's FaithfulFaller's Faithful
- 1Galecaster ColossusGalecaster Colossus
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1Harmonized TrioHarmonized Trio
- 1Ingenious ProdigyIngenious Prodigy
- 1Riptide DirectorRiptide Director
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Titan of LittjaraTitan of Littjara
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1Victor Timely, Wily TycoonVictor Timely, Wily Tycoon
- 1Vindictive LichVindictive Lich
- 1Viscera SeerViscera Seer
- 1Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (11)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Wild UnravelingWild Unraveling
Sorceries (6)
- 1DamnationDamnation
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Pyre of HeroesPyre of Heroes
- 1Sewer-veillance CamSewer-veillance Cam
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
Enchantments (3)
- 1Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
Lands (36)
- 1Baxter BuildingBaxter Building
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 5SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aether Channeler
Aether Channeler
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Barrin, Master Wizard
Barrin, Master Wizard
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Champion of Wits
Champion of Wits
Dark Confidant
Dark Confidant
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Fain, the Broker
Fain, the Broker
Faller's Faithful
Faller's Faithful
Galecaster Colossus
Galecaster Colossus
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Harmonized Trio
Harmonized Trio
Ingenious Prodigy
Ingenious Prodigy
Riptide Director
Riptide Director
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Titan of Littjara
Titan of Littjara
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon
Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon
Vindictive Lich
Vindictive Lich
Viscera Seer
Viscera Seer
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (11)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Pongify
Pongify
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Wild Unraveling
Wild Unraveling
Sorceries (6)
Damnation
Damnation
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Step Through
Step Through
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Pyre of Heroes
Pyre of Heroes
Sewer-veillance Cam
Sewer-veillance Cam
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (3)
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Lands (23)
Baxter Building
Baxter Building
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Demolition Field
Demolition Field
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
8 Island
Swamp
5 Swamp