Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants - Ramp
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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8decks
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
- 1 AetherizeAetherize
- 1 Alchemist's RefugeAlchemist's Refuge
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Aurora AwakenerAurora Awakener
- 1 Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1 Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1 Biomechan EngineerBiomechan Engineer
- 1 Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1 Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1 Chromatic OrreryChromatic Orrery
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1 Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1 Elven ChorusElven Chorus
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fanatic of RhonasFanatic of Rhonas
- 8 ForestForest
- 1 Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1 Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1 Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1 Gretchen TitchwillowGretchen Titchwillow
- 1 Helix PinnacleHelix Pinnacle
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 1 Hydra BroodmasterHydra Broodmaster
- 1 Insight EngineInsight Engine
- 8 IslandIsland
- 1 Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1 Kruphix, God of HorizonsKruphix, God of Horizons
- 1 Loot, Exuberant ExplorerLoot, Exuberant Explorer
- 1 Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1 Magus of the FutureMagus of the Future
- 1 Marvin, Murderous MimicMarvin, Murderous Mimic
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 One with the MultiverseOne with the Multiverse
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1 Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rishkar's ExpertiseRishkar's Expertise
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Saryth, the Viper's FangSaryth, the Viper's Fang
- 1 Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1 Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1 Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1 Skyshroud ClaimSkyshroud Claim
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Summon: BahamutSummon: Bahamut
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 The Walls of Ba Sing SeThe Walls of Ba Sing Se
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Thrasios, Triton HeroThrasios, Triton Hero
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 TriskaidekaphileTriskaidekaphile
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Y'shtola RhulY'shtola Rhul
- 1 Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
- 1 Yue, the Moon SpiritYue, the Moon Spirit
Aurora Awakener
Aurora Awakener
Biomechan Engineer
Biomechan Engineer
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Fanatic of Rhonas
Fanatic of Rhonas
Gretchen Titchwillow
Gretchen Titchwillow
Hydra Broodmaster
Hydra Broodmaster
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Future
Magus of the Future
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Summon: Bahamut
Summon: Bahamut
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Triskaidekaphile
Triskaidekaphile
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Y'shtola Rhul
Y'shtola Rhul
Yue, the Moon Spirit
Yue, the Moon Spirit
Instants (11)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Shore Up
Shore Up
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (6)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Fabricate
Fabricate
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Rishkar's Expertise
Rishkar's Expertise
Skyshroud Claim
Skyshroud Claim
Three Visits
Three Visits
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Orrery
Chromatic Orrery
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Insight Engine
Insight Engine
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (8)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Elven Chorus
Elven Chorus
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Helix Pinnacle
Helix Pinnacle
One with the Multiverse
One with the Multiverse
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Lands (19)
Alchemist's Refuge
Alchemist's Refuge
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
8 Forests
Island
8 Islands