Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage - Combo
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Rank #2,595
13decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Noble HeritageNoble Heritage
- 1 Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1 Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1 Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1 Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1 Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Crossroads CandleguideCrossroads Candleguide
- 1 Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1 Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1 Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1 Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1 Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1 Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1 Glen Elendra GuardianGlen Elendra Guardian
- 1 Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1 Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1 Hidden CourtyardHidden Courtyard
- 1 Hypnotic GrifterHypnotic Grifter
- 1 Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 1 Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 8 IslandIsland
- 1 Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1 Ledger ShredderLedger Shredder
- 1 Loran's EscapeLoran's Escape
- 1 Lost in the MazeLost in the Maze
- 1 March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 6 PlainsPlains
- 1 Planar BridgePlanar Bridge
- 1 Port TownPort Town
- 1 Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Promise of LoyaltyPromise of Loyalty
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 Rod of AbsorptionRod of Absorption
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1 Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1 Sejiri ShelterSejiri Shelter
- 1 Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1 Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 SoothsayingSoothsaying
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1 Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1 Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1 Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Crossroads Candleguide
Crossroads Candleguide
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Glen Elendra Guardian
Glen Elendra Guardian
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Hypnotic Grifter
Hypnotic Grifter
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Ledger Shredder
Ledger Shredder
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (13)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Loran's Escape
Loran's Escape
March of Swirling Mist
March of Swirling Mist
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Sejiri Shelter
Sejiri Shelter
Shore Up
Shore Up
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Fabricate
Fabricate
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Promise of Loyalty
Promise of Loyalty
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Step Through
Step Through
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Planar Bridge
Planar Bridge
Rod of Absorption
Rod of Absorption
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (7)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Lost in the Maze
Lost in the Maze
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Soothsaying
Soothsaying
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Lands (20)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Hidden Courtyard
Hidden Courtyard
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Basics (2)
Island
8 Islands
Plains
6 Plains