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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 (18)
- 1Bohn, Beguiling BalladeerBohn, Beguiling Balladeer
- 1Bonehoard DracosaurBonehoard Dracosaur
- 1Dazzling SphinxDazzling Sphinx
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1Party ThrasherParty Thrasher
- 1Pinnacle MonkPinnacle Monk
- 1Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1Tectonic GiantTectonic Giant
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (9)
- 1Behold the MultiverseBehold the Multiverse
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
Sorceries (13)
- 1Ensnared by the MaraEnsnared by the Mara
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1Fateful TempestFateful Tempest
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Improvisation CapstoneImprovisation Capstone
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1Mnemonic DelugeMnemonic Deluge
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1Rousing RefrainRousing Refrain
- 1Sundering EruptionSundering Eruption
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Chimil, the Inner SunChimil, the Inner Sun
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
Enchantments (8)
- 1Arcane BombardmentArcane Bombardment
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1The Lost and the DamnedThe Lost and the Damned
- 1Valakut ExplorationValakut Exploration
- 1Wild WastelandWild Wasteland
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Chandra, Torch of DefianceChandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (34)
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Cori Mountain MonasteryCori Mountain Monastery
- 1Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 9IslandIsland
- 9MountainMountain
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Scorched GeyserScorched Geyser
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spinerock KnollSpinerock Knoll
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Temple of EpiphanyTemple of Epiphany
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Dazzling Sphinx
Dazzling Sphinx
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Party Thrasher
Party Thrasher
Pinnacle Monk
Pinnacle Monk
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
Tectonic Giant
Tectonic Giant
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (9)
Behold the Multiverse
Behold the Multiverse
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Pongify
Pongify
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
Sorceries (13)
Ensnared by the Mara
Ensnared by the Mara
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Fateful Tempest
Fateful Tempest
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Improvisation Capstone
Improvisation Capstone
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Mnemonic Deluge
Mnemonic Deluge
Ravenform
Ravenform
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Rousing Refrain
Rousing Refrain
Sundering Eruption
Sundering Eruption
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Wand of Wonder
Wand of Wonder
Enchantments (8)
Arcane Bombardment
Arcane Bombardment
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
The Lost and the Damned
The Lost and the Damned
Valakut Exploration
Valakut Exploration
Wild Wasteland
Wild Wasteland
Planeswalkers (1)
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (16)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Scorched Geyser
Scorched Geyser
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
Basics (2)
Island
9 Island
Mountain
9 Mountain