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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 (17)
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Bonehoard DracosaurBonehoard Dracosaur
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1Nico Minoru, RunawayNico Minoru, Runaway
- 1Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1Scarlet Witch, Chaotic AvengerScarlet Witch, Chaotic Avenger
- 1Thor, God of ThunderThor, God of Thunder
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1March of Reckless JoyMarch of Reckless Joy
- 1Redirect LightningRedirect Lightning
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (15)
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Call Forth the TempestCall Forth the Tempest
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Hex MagicHex Magic
- 1Hit the Mother LodeHit the Mother Lode
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Improvisation CapstoneImprovisation Capstone
- 1Inspired TinkeringInspired Tinkering
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1Mind's DesireMind's Desire
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Captain America's ShieldCaptain America's Shield
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 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
- 1Tablet of DiscoveryTablet of Discovery
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
Enchantments (7)
- 1Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1Wanda's VisionWanda's Vision
- 1Wild WastelandWild Wasteland
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret, Cruel CaptainTezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (33)
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 7IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spinerock KnollSpinerock Knoll
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Goblin Electromancer
Goblin Electromancer
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Nico Minoru, Runaway
Nico Minoru, Runaway
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
Scarlet Witch, Chaotic Avenger
Scarlet Witch, Chaotic Avenger
Thor, God of Thunder
Thor, God of Thunder
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
March of Reckless Joy
March of Reckless Joy
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (15)
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Call Forth the Tempest
Call Forth the Tempest
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Hex Magic
Hex Magic
Hit the Mother Lode
Hit the Mother Lode
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
Mind's Desire
Mind's Desire
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Captain America's Shield
Captain America's Shield
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
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
Tablet of Discovery
Tablet of Discovery
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wand of Wonder
Wand of Wonder
Enchantments (7)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
Wanda's Vision
Wanda's Vision
Wild Wasteland
Wild Wasteland
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (19)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spinerock Knoll
Spinerock Knoll
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Basics (2)
Island
7 Island
Mountain
7 Mountain