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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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2decks
Jul 30, 2026
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Passionate Archaeologist
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Passionate ArchaeologistPassionate Archaeologist
Creatures (20)
- 1Aurora PhoenixAurora Phoenix
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Burnished HartBurnished Hart
- 1Chakram RetrieverChakram Retriever
- 1Deep-Sea KrakenDeep-Sea Kraken
- 1Dire Fleet DaredevilDire Fleet Daredevil
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Fang DragonFang Dragon
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Izzet ChemisterIzzet Chemister
- 1Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1Riftwing CloudskateRiftwing Cloudskate
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1Uvilda, Dean of PerfectionUvilda, Dean of Perfection
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
- 1Wildfire DevilsWildfire Devils
Instants (8)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Demon BoltDemon Bolt
- 1Forceful DenialForceful Denial
- 1Gale's RedirectionGale's Redirection
- 1March of Reckless JoyMarch of Reckless Joy
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
- 1You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (18)
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Creative TechniqueCreative Technique
- 1Embrace the UnknownEmbrace the Unknown
- 1Galvanic RelayGalvanic Relay
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Inspiring RefrainInspiring Refrain
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1Magmatic InsightMagmatic Insight
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1Rousing RefrainRousing Refrain
- 1Seize the SecretsSeize the Secrets
- 1Shimmer of PossibilityShimmer of Possibility
- 1Sight Beyond SightSight Beyond Sight
- 1Stolen GoodsStolen Goods
- 1Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chaos WandChaos Wand
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Kite ShieldKite Shield
- 1Oracle's VaultOracle's Vault
- 1Prophetic PrismProphetic Prism
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Spare SuppliesSpare Supplies
- 1Spidersilk NetSpidersilk Net
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
Enchantments (6)
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Korvold and the Noble ThiefKorvold and the Noble Thief
- 1Outpost SiegeOutpost Siege
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1Virtue of CourageVirtue of Courage
- 1Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
Lands (36)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 14IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Molten TributaryMolten Tributary
- 16MountainMountain
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
Aurora Phoenix
Aurora Phoenix
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Burnished Hart
Burnished Hart
Chakram Retriever
Chakram Retriever
Deep-Sea Kraken
Deep-Sea Kraken
Dire Fleet Daredevil
Dire Fleet Daredevil
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Fang Dragon
Fang Dragon
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Izzet Chemister
Izzet Chemister
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Riftwing Cloudskate
Riftwing Cloudskate
Sapphire Dragon
Sapphire Dragon
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Wildfire Devils
Wildfire Devils
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (8)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Demon Bolt
Demon Bolt
Forceful Denial
Forceful Denial
Gale's Redirection
Gale's Redirection
March of Reckless Joy
March of Reckless Joy
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (18)
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Creative Technique
Creative Technique
Embrace the Unknown
Embrace the Unknown
Galvanic Relay
Galvanic Relay
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Inspiring Refrain
Inspiring Refrain
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Magmatic Insight
Magmatic Insight
Ravenform
Ravenform
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Rousing Refrain
Rousing Refrain
Seize the Secrets
Seize the Secrets
Shimmer of Possibility
Shimmer of Possibility
Sight Beyond Sight
Sight Beyond Sight
Stolen Goods
Stolen Goods
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chaos Wand
Chaos Wand
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Kite Shield
Kite Shield
Oracle's Vault
Oracle's Vault
Prophetic Prism
Prophetic Prism
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Spare Supplies
Spare Supplies
Spidersilk Net
Spidersilk Net
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (6)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Korvold and the Noble Thief
Korvold and the Noble Thief
Outpost Siege
Outpost Siege
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
Virtue of Courage
Virtue of Courage
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Lands (6)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Molten Tributary
Molten Tributary
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Basics (2)
Island
14 Island
Mountain
16 Mountain