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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 (20)
- 1Cosmos ChargerCosmos Charger
- 1Deep-Sea KrakenDeep-Sea Kraken
- 1Dire Fleet DaredevilDire Fleet Daredevil
- 1Embereth ShieldbreakerEmbereth Shieldbreaker
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Jacob Hauken, InspectorJacob Hauken, Inspector
- 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
- 1Tectonic GiantTectonic Giant
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Uvilda, Dean of PerfectionUvilda, Dean of Perfection
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
- 1Behold the MultiverseBehold the Multiverse
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1Demon BoltDemon Bolt
- 1Depart the RealmDepart the Realm
- 1Dual StrikeDual Strike
- 1End-Blaze EpiphanyEnd-Blaze Epiphany
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (12)
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1Galvanic RelayGalvanic Relay
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Impending FluxImpending Flux
- 1Inspired TinkeringInspired Tinkering
- 1Inspiring RefrainInspiring Refrain
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1Rousing RefrainRousing Refrain
- 1Tales of the AncestorsTales of the Ancestors
- 1Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Doom's Time PlatformDoom's Time Platform
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
Enchantments (7)
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Mind's DilationMind's Dilation
- 1Outpost SiegeOutpost Siege
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 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
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 12IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 14MountainMountain
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spinerock KnollSpinerock Knoll
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Temple of EpiphanyTemple of Epiphany
Cosmos Charger
Cosmos Charger
Deep-Sea Kraken
Deep-Sea Kraken
Dire Fleet Daredevil
Dire Fleet Daredevil
Embereth Shieldbreaker
Embereth Shieldbreaker
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Goblin Electromancer
Goblin Electromancer
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
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
Tectonic Giant
Tectonic Giant
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
Behold the Multiverse
Behold the Multiverse
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Demon Bolt
Demon Bolt
Depart the Realm
Depart the Realm
Dual Strike
Dual Strike
End-Blaze Epiphany
End-Blaze Epiphany
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (12)
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Galvanic Relay
Galvanic Relay
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Impending Flux
Impending Flux
Inspired Tinkering
Inspired Tinkering
Inspiring Refrain
Inspiring Refrain
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Ravenform
Ravenform
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Rousing Refrain
Rousing Refrain
Tales of the Ancestors
Tales of the Ancestors
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Doom's Time Platform
Doom's Time Platform
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wand of Wonder
Wand of Wonder
Enchantments (7)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Mind's Dilation
Mind's Dilation
Outpost Siege
Outpost Siege
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
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 (10)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spinerock Knoll
Spinerock Knoll
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Temple of Epiphany
Temple of Epiphany
Basics (2)
Island
12 Island
Mountain
14 Mountain