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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One - Optimized
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
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3decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Haunted OneHaunted One
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1 Apprentice NecromancerApprentice Necromancer
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1 Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1 Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1 Chthonian NightmareChthonian Nightmare
- 1 Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1 Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 DamnationDamnation
- 1 Dark ConfidantDark Confidant
- 1 Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1 Deadly DisputeDeadly Dispute
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Dire Fleet RavagerDire Fleet Ravager
- 1 Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1 Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1 Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1 FatestitcherFatestitcher
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1 Galecaster ColossusGalecaster Colossus
- 1 Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1 Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1 Havengul LichHavengul Lich
- 1 Hex ParasiteHex Parasite
- 1 High MarketHigh Market
- 1 Ingenious ProdigyIngenious Prodigy
- 8 IslandIsland
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Mirror Room // Fractured RealmMirror Room // Fractured Realm
- 1 Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1 Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1 Mystic ArchaeologistMystic Archaeologist
- 1 Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1 Planar AtlasPlanar Atlas
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 Portal MagePortal Mage
- 1 Pyre of HeroesPyre of Heroes
- 1 Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1 Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1 RewindRewind
- 1 Riptide ChronologistRiptide Chronologist
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 Scavenger GroundsScavenger Grounds
- 1 Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1 Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1 Sidisi, Regent of the MireSidisi, Regent of the Mire
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stern ProctorStern Proctor
- 1 Strix SerenadeStrix Serenade
- 1 Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 7 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Teval's JudgmentTeval's Judgment
- 1 Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Tormod, the DesecratorTormod, the Desecrator
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Valgavoth's FaithfulValgavoth's Faithful
- 1 Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1 Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1 Viscera SeerViscera Seer
- 1 Voidmage ProdigyVoidmage Prodigy
- 1 Warren SoultraderWarren Soultrader
- 1 Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1 Westvale AbbeyWestvale Abbey
- 1 Whirlwind DenialWhirlwind Denial
- 1 Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Apprentice Necromancer
Apprentice Necromancer
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Dark Confidant
Dark Confidant
Dire Fleet Ravager
Dire Fleet Ravager
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Fain, the Broker
Fain, the Broker
Fatestitcher
Fatestitcher
Galecaster Colossus
Galecaster Colossus
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Havengul Lich
Havengul Lich
Hex Parasite
Hex Parasite
Ingenious Prodigy
Ingenious Prodigy
Mystic Archaeologist
Mystic Archaeologist
Portal Mage
Portal Mage
Riptide Chronologist
Riptide Chronologist
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Stern Proctor
Stern Proctor
Tormod, the Desecrator
Tormod, the Desecrator
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Valgavoth's Faithful
Valgavoth's Faithful
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Viscera Seer
Viscera Seer
Voidmage Prodigy
Voidmage Prodigy
Warren Soultrader
Warren Soultrader
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (9)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Rewind
Rewind
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Strix Serenade
Strix Serenade
Whirlwind Denial
Whirlwind Denial
Sorceries (5)
Damnation
Damnation
Fabricate
Fabricate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Step Through
Step Through
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Planar Atlas
Planar Atlas
Pyre of Heroes
Pyre of Heroes
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
Chthonian Nightmare
Chthonian Nightmare
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
Teval's Judgment
Teval's Judgment
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Lands (21)
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
High Market
High Market
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Scavenger Grounds
Scavenger Grounds
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Underground River
Underground River
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Westvale Abbey
Westvale Abbey
Basics (2)
Island
8 Islands
Swamp
7 Swamps