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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)
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Bonehoard DracosaurBonehoard Dracosaur
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Flaming TyrannosaurusFlaming Tyrannosaurus
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 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
- 1Stella Lee, Wild CardStella Lee, Wild Card
- 1Thor, God of ThunderThor, God of Thunder
- 1Urabrask, Heretic PraetorUrabrask, Heretic Praetor
- 1Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
- 1AbradeAbrade
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (13)
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Dance with CalamityDance with Calamity
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 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
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 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
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Tablet of DiscoveryTablet of Discovery
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Uba MaskUba Mask
- 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
- 1Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1Valakut ExplorationValakut Exploration
- 1Wanda's VisionWanda's Vision
- 1Wild WastelandWild Wasteland
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret, Cruel CaptainTezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (34)
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 9MountainMountain
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 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
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
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
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Thor, God of Thunder
Thor, God of Thunder
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (11)
Abrade
Abrade
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (13)
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Dance with Calamity
Dance with Calamity
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
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
Ravenform
Ravenform
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
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Tablet of Discovery
Tablet of Discovery
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Uba Mask
Uba Mask
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
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
Valakut Exploration
Valakut Exploration
Wanda's Vision
Wanda's Vision
Wild Wasteland
Wild Wasteland
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (17)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
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
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
8 Island
Mountain
9 Mountain