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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
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2decks
Jul 30, 2026
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Haunted One
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Haunted OneHaunted One
Creatures (34)
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Archetype of ImaginationArchetype of Imagination
- 1Barrin, Master WizardBarrin, Master Wizard
- 1Champion of WitsChampion of Wits
- 1Daring ApprenticeDaring Apprentice
- 1Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1Keen DuelistKeen Duelist
- 1Novijen SagesNovijen Sages
- 1Prosperous PiratesProsperous Pirates
- 1Ruthless TechnomancerRuthless Technomancer
- 1Simic ManipulatorSimic Manipulator
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Smirking SpelljackerSmirking Spelljacker
- 1Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1SpawnbrokerSpawnbroker
- 1Stern ProctorStern Proctor
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1Valgavoth's FaithfulValgavoth's Faithful
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1Vindictive LichVindictive Lich
- 1Viscera SeerViscera Seer
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1Warren SoultraderWarren Soultrader
- 1Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (6)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Astarion's ThirstAstarion's Thirst
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1PongifyPongify
Sorceries (2)
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
Artifacts (14)
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1Lost JitteLost Jitte
- 1Magewright's StoneMagewright's Stone
- 1Moonsnare PrototypeMoonsnare Prototype
- 1Power ConduitPower Conduit
- 1Pyre of HeroesPyre of Heroes
- 1Screaming ShieldScreaming Shield
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Unlicensed HearseUnlicensed Hearse
- 1Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
- 1Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1Sinking FeelingSinking Feeling
- 1Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
- 1The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
Lands (38)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Scavenger GroundsScavenger Grounds
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Survivors' EncampmentSurvivors' Encampment
- 5SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Tarnation VistaTarnation Vista
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urza's CaveUrza's Cave
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Archetype of Imagination
Archetype of Imagination
Barrin, Master Wizard
Barrin, Master Wizard
Champion of Wits
Champion of Wits
Daring Apprentice
Daring Apprentice
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Fain, the Broker
Fain, the Broker
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Keen Duelist
Keen Duelist
Novijen Sages
Novijen Sages
Prosperous Pirates
Prosperous Pirates
Ruthless Technomancer
Ruthless Technomancer
Simic Manipulator
Simic Manipulator
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Smirking Spelljacker
Smirking Spelljacker
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Spawnbroker
Spawnbroker
Stern Proctor
Stern Proctor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trinket Mage
Trinket Mage
Valgavoth's Faithful
Valgavoth's Faithful
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Vindictive Lich
Vindictive Lich
Viscera Seer
Viscera Seer
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Warren Soultrader
Warren Soultrader
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (6)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Astarion's Thirst
Astarion's Thirst
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Pongify
Pongify
Sorceries (2)
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Step Through
Step Through
Artifacts (14)
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Lost Jitte
Lost Jitte
Magewright's Stone
Magewright's Stone
Moonsnare Prototype
Moonsnare Prototype
Power Conduit
Power Conduit
Pyre of Heroes
Pyre of Heroes
Screaming Shield
Screaming Shield
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Unlicensed Hearse
Unlicensed Hearse
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
Sinking Feeling
Sinking Feeling
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Lands (27)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Demolition Field
Demolition Field
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
High Market
High Market
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Scavenger Grounds
Scavenger Grounds
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Survivors' Encampment
Survivors' Encampment
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Tarnation Vista
Tarnation Vista
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Cave
Urza's Cave
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
6 Island
Swamp
5 Swamp