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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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25decks
Jul 30, 2026
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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
- 1Emeritus of ConflictEmeritus of Conflict
- 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
- 1Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1Nico Minoru, RunawayNico Minoru, Runaway
- 1Party ThrasherParty Thrasher
- 1Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Uvilda, Dean of PerfectionUvilda, Dean of Perfection
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (9)
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1March of Reckless JoyMarch of Reckless Joy
- 1Prismari CharmPrismari Charm
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (16)
- 1Abstract PerformanceAbstract Performance
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Dance with CalamityDance with Calamity
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Hex MagicHex Magic
- 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 (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Interdimensional Web WatchInterdimensional Web Watch
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Resonating LuteResonating Lute
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
- 1Wizard's StaffWizard's Staff
Enchantments (6)
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Outpost SiegeOutpost Siege
- 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
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 10IslandIsland
- 11MountainMountain
- 1Multiversal PassageMultiversal Passage
- 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
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Emeritus of Conflict
Emeritus of Conflict
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
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Nico Minoru, Runaway
Nico Minoru, Runaway
Party Thrasher
Party Thrasher
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (9)
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Counterspell
Counterspell
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
March of Reckless Joy
March of Reckless Joy
Prismari Charm
Prismari Charm
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (16)
Abstract Performance
Abstract Performance
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Dance with Calamity
Dance with Calamity
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Hex Magic
Hex Magic
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 (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Interdimensional Web Watch
Interdimensional Web Watch
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Resonating Lute
Resonating Lute
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
Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
Enchantments (6)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Outpost Siege
Outpost Siege
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 (13)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Multiversal Passage
Multiversal Passage
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
Training Center
Training Center
Basics (2)
Island
10 Island
Mountain
11 Mountain