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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 (29)
- 1Aether ChannelerAether Channeler
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Azami, Lady of ScrollsAzami, Lady of Scrolls
- 1Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1Barrin, Master WizardBarrin, Master Wizard
- 1Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1Dark ConfidantDark Confidant
- 1Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1Faller's FaithfulFaller's Faithful
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1Hapatra, the Desert FrostHapatra, the Desert Frost
- 1Harmonized TrioHarmonized Trio
- 1Mystic ArchaeologistMystic Archaeologist
- 1Sage of FablesSage of Fables
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Tishana's TidebinderTishana's Tidebinder
- 1Titan of LittjaraTitan of Littjara
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1Vindictive LichVindictive Lich
- 1Viscera SeerViscera Seer
- 1Warren SoultraderWarren Soultrader
- 1Winter, Tormented LonerWinter, Tormented Loner
Instants (11)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Waterlogged TeachingsWaterlogged Teachings
- 1Withering TormentWithering Torment
Sorceries (6)
- 1Blasphemous EdictBlasphemous Edict
- 1DamnationDamnation
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Power ConduitPower Conduit
- 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
- 1Wizard's StaffWizard's Staff
Enchantments (4)
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
Lands (35)
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Scavenger GroundsScavenger Grounds
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Turbulent WetlandsTurbulent Wetlands
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aether Channeler
Aether Channeler
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Barrin, Master Wizard
Barrin, Master Wizard
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
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
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Hapatra, the Desert Frost
Hapatra, the Desert Frost
Harmonized Trio
Harmonized Trio
Mystic Archaeologist
Mystic Archaeologist
Sage of Fables
Sage of Fables
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Tishana's Tidebinder
Tishana's Tidebinder
Titan of Littjara
Titan of Littjara
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Vindictive Lich
Vindictive Lich
Viscera Seer
Viscera Seer
Warren Soultrader
Warren Soultrader
Winter, Tormented Loner
Winter, Tormented Loner
Instants (11)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
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
Waterlogged Teachings
Waterlogged Teachings
Withering Torment
Withering Torment
Sorceries (6)
Blasphemous Edict
Blasphemous Edict
Damnation
Damnation
Fabricate
Fabricate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Step Through
Step Through
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Power Conduit
Power Conduit
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
Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
Enchantments (4)
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Lands (25)
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
High Market
High Market
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Scavenger Grounds
Scavenger Grounds
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Turbulent Wetlands
Turbulent Wetlands
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
6 Island
Swamp
4 Swamp