Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Passionate Archaeologist
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Passionate ArchaeologistPassionate Archaeologist
Creatures (19)
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Bohn, Beguiling BalladeerBohn, Beguiling Balladeer
- 1Bonehoard DracosaurBonehoard Dracosaur
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1Flaming TyrannosaurusFlaming Tyrannosaurus
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Jacob Hauken, InspectorJacob Hauken, Inspector
- 1Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1Mizzix, Replica RiderMizzix, Replica Rider
- 1NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1Party ThrasherParty Thrasher
- 1Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (10)
- 1Behold the MultiverseBehold the Multiverse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (13)
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Improvisation CapstoneImprovisation Capstone
- 1Inspired TinkeringInspired Tinkering
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1Rousing RefrainRousing Refrain
- 1Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Interdimensional Web WatchInterdimensional Web Watch
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
Enchantments (6)
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1The Lost and the DamnedThe Lost and the Damned
- 1Valakut ExplorationValakut Exploration
- 1Virtue of CourageVirtue of Courage
- 1Wild WastelandWild Wasteland
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Chandra, Torch of DefianceChandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (36)
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Cori Mountain MonasteryCori Mountain Monastery
- 1Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 11IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 12MountainMountain
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spinerock KnollSpinerock Knoll
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Temple of EpiphanyTemple of Epiphany
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Mizzix, Replica Rider
Mizzix, Replica Rider
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Party Thrasher
Party Thrasher
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (10)
Behold the Multiverse
Behold the Multiverse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Counterspell
Counterspell
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Pongify
Pongify
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (13)
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Improvisation Capstone
Improvisation Capstone
Inspired Tinkering
Inspired Tinkering
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Ravenform
Ravenform
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Rousing Refrain
Rousing Refrain
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Interdimensional Web Watch
Interdimensional Web Watch
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wand of Wonder
Wand of Wonder
Enchantments (6)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
The Lost and the Damned
The Lost and the Damned
Valakut Exploration
Valakut Exploration
Virtue of Courage
Virtue of Courage
Wild Wasteland
Wild Wasteland
Planeswalkers (1)
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (13)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spinerock Knoll
Spinerock Knoll
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Temple of Epiphany
Temple of Epiphany
Training Center
Training Center
Basics (2)
Island
11 Island
Mountain
12 Mountain