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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 (6)
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Dragon's Rage ChannelerDragon's Rage Channeler
- 1Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1Hypnotic GrifterHypnotic Grifter
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
Instants (20)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Commune with LavaCommune with Lava
- 1DazeDaze
- 1Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Drown in DreamsDrown in Dreams
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1ImpulseImpulse
- 1Izzet CharmIzzet Charm
- 1Long-Term PlansLong-Term Plans
- 1March of Reckless JoyMarch of Reckless Joy
- 1Memory DelugeMemory Deluge
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Prismari CommandPrismari Command
- 1Stroke of GeniusStroke of Genius
- 1Valakut AwakeningValakut Awakening
Sorceries (18)
- 1Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1Inspired TinkeringInspired Tinkering
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1Past in FlamesPast in Flames
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1ReshapeReshape
- 1Rob the ArchivesRob the Archives
- 1See the TruthSee the Truth
- 1Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
- 1Zenith FestivalZenith Festival
Artifacts (21)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Coldsteel HeartColdsteel Heart
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Fire DiamondFire Diamond
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Midnight ClockMidnight Clock
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Prismatic LensPrismatic Lens
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Star CompassStar Compass
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (3)
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1SoothsayingSoothsaying
Lands (30)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Conduit PylonsConduit Pylons
- 1Cori Mountain MonasteryCori Mountain Monastery
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1Tolaria WestTolaria West
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Dragon's Rage Channeler
Dragon's Rage Channeler
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Hypnotic Grifter
Hypnotic Grifter
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Instants (20)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Commune with Lava
Commune with Lava
Daze
Daze
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Dispel
Dispel
Drown in Dreams
Drown in Dreams
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Impulse
Impulse
Izzet Charm
Izzet Charm
Long-Term Plans
Long-Term Plans
March of Reckless Joy
March of Reckless Joy
Memory Deluge
Memory Deluge
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Prismari Command
Prismari Command
Stroke of Genius
Stroke of Genius
Valakut Awakening
Valakut Awakening
Sorceries (18)
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Fabricate
Fabricate
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Inspired Tinkering
Inspired Tinkering
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Past in Flames
Past in Flames
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Reshape
Reshape
Rob the Archives
Rob the Archives
See the Truth
See the Truth
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Zenith Festival
Zenith Festival
Artifacts (21)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Coldsteel Heart
Coldsteel Heart
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Fire Diamond
Fire Diamond
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Midnight Clock
Midnight Clock
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Prismatic Lens
Prismatic Lens
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Star Compass
Star Compass
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (3)
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Soothsaying
Soothsaying
Lands (17)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Conduit Pylons
Conduit Pylons
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Tolaria West
Tolaria West
Training Center
Training Center
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Basics (2)
Island
6 Island
Mountain
7 Mountain