Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
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18decks
Jul 30, 2026
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Master Chef
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Master ChefMaster Chef
Creatures (28)
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1CankerbloomCankerbloom
- 1Colossal SkyturtleColossal Skyturtle
- 1Doc Samson, Super PsychiatristDoc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
- 1Drix FatemakerDrix Fatemaker
- 1Elusive OtterElusive Otter
- 1Evolution WitnessEvolution Witness
- 1Fathom MageFathom Mage
- 1Formidable SpeakerFormidable Speaker
- 1Ignis ScientiaIgnis Scientia
- 1Illithid HarvesterIllithid Harvester
- 1Incubation DruidIncubation Druid
- 1Kami of Whispered HopesKami of Whispered Hopes
- 1Kinnan, Bonder ProdigyKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
- 1Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1Plaxcaster FroglingPlaxcaster Frogling
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Renata, Called to the HuntRenata, Called to the Hunt
- 1Shang-Chi, Martial MentorShang-Chi, Martial Mentor
- 1Skyserpent SeekerSkyserpent Seeker
- 1Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thrasios, Triton HeroThrasios, Triton Hero
- 1Vigean GraftmageVigean Graftmage
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (10)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Experimental AuguryExperimental Augury
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Return to NatureReturn to Nature
Sorceries (7)
- 1Bridgeworks BattleBridgeworks Battle
- 1Expand the SphereExpand the Sphere
- 1Growth CurveGrowth Curve
- 1Incubation // IncongruityIncubation // Incongruity
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Thirsting RootsThirsting Roots
- 1Unnatural RestorationUnnatural Restoration
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcade CabinetArcade Cabinet
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
- 1Bred for the HuntBred for the Hunt
- 1Elven ChorusElven Chorus
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1High ScoreHigh Score
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (37)
- 1Balamb Garden, SeeD AcademyBalamb Garden, SeeD Academy
- 1Blighted WoodlandBlighted Woodland
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded GroveFlooded Grove
- 13ForestForest
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 11IslandIsland
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Cankerbloom
Cankerbloom
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossal Skyturtle
Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
Drix Fatemaker
Drix Fatemaker
Elusive Otter
Elusive Otter
Evolution Witness
Evolution Witness
Fathom Mage
Fathom Mage
Formidable Speaker
Formidable Speaker
Ignis Scientia
Ignis Scientia
Illithid Harvester
Illithid Harvester
Incubation Druid
Incubation Druid
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Plaxcaster Frogling
Plaxcaster Frogling
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Renata, Called to the Hunt
Renata, Called to the Hunt
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
Skyserpent Seeker
Skyserpent Seeker
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Vigean Graftmage
Vigean Graftmage
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (10)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Beast Within
Beast Within
Counterspell
Counterspell
Experimental Augury
Experimental Augury
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Return to Nature
Return to Nature
Sorceries (7)
Bridgeworks Battle
Bridgeworks Battle
Expand the Sphere
Expand the Sphere
Growth Curve
Growth Curve
Incubation // Incongruity
Incubation // Incongruity
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Thirsting Roots
Thirsting Roots
Unnatural Restoration
Unnatural Restoration
Artifacts (11)
Arcade Cabinet
Arcade Cabinet
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
Bred for the Hunt
Bred for the Hunt
Elven Chorus
Elven Chorus
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
High Score
High Score
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (13)
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Blighted Woodland
Blighted Woodland
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Grove
Flooded Grove
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (2)
Forest
13 Forest
Island
11 Island