Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants - Expensive Ramp
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Raised by Giants
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
Creatures (30)
- 1Apex DevastatorApex Devastator
- 1Artisan of KozilekArtisan of Kozilek
- 1Chakram RetrieverChakram Retriever
- 1Crashing DrawbridgeCrashing Drawbridge
- 1Drowner of TruthDrowner of Truth
- 1Eladamri, KorvecdalEladamri, Korvecdal
- 1Fanatic of RhonasFanatic of Rhonas
- 1Flayer of LoyaltiesFlayer of Loyalties
- 1Guardian AugmenterGuardian Augmenter
- 1Imoti, Celebrant of BountyImoti, Celebrant of Bounty
- 1It That BetraysIt That Betrays
- 1Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1Kozilek, Butcher of TruthKozilek, Butcher of Truth
- 1Kozilek, the Broken RealityKozilek, the Broken Reality
- 1Kruphix, God of HorizonsKruphix, God of Horizons
- 1Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1NulldrifterNulldrifter
- 1Oracle of Mul DayaOracle of Mul Daya
- 1Outcaster TrailblazerOutcaster Trailblazer
- 1Pathrazer of UlamogPathrazer of Ulamog
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Selvala, Heart of the WildsSelvala, Heart of the Wilds
- 1Soul of New PhyrexiaSoul of New Phyrexia
- 1Surrak and GoreclawSurrak and Goreclaw
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Thrasios, Triton HeroThrasios, Triton Hero
- 1Ulamog, the Ceaseless HungerUlamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
- 1Ulamog, the Infinite GyreUlamog, the Infinite Gyre
- 1Void WinnowerVoid Winnower
Instants (11)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Decisive DenialDecisive Denial
- 1DisallowDisallow
- 1DissipateDissipate
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Quandrix CommandQuandrix Command
- 1Spring CleaningSpring Cleaning
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Three WishesThree Wishes
- 1Ugin's BindingUgin's Binding
Sorceries (7)
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1Last March of the EntsLast March of the Ents
- 1Migration PathMigration Path
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Rishkar's ExpertiseRishkar's Expertise
- 1Skyshroud ClaimSkyshroud Claim
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
Artifacts (9)
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1Magewright's StoneMagewright's Stone
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (7)
- 1Concordant CrossroadsConcordant Crossroads
- 1Eldrazi ConscriptionEldrazi Conscription
- 1Helix PinnacleHelix Pinnacle
- 1Kozilek's UnsealingKozilek's Unsealing
- 1Monstrous VortexMonstrous Vortex
- 1SoothsayingSoothsaying
- 1Up the BeanstalkUp the Beanstalk
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Kiora, Behemoth BeckonerKiora, Behemoth Beckoner
Lands (33)
- 1Alchemist's RefugeAlchemist's Refuge
- 1Arch of OrazcaArch of Orazca
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dark DepthsDark Depths
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Eye of UginEye of Ugin
- 3ForestForest
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 1Hidden NurseryHidden Nursery
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Shrine of the Forsaken GodsShrine of the Forsaken Gods
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1Witch's ClinicWitch's Clinic
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Apex Devastator
Apex Devastator
Artisan of Kozilek
Artisan of Kozilek
Chakram Retriever
Chakram Retriever
Crashing Drawbridge
Crashing Drawbridge
Drowner of Truth
Drowner of Truth
Eladamri, Korvecdal
Eladamri, Korvecdal
Fanatic of Rhonas
Fanatic of Rhonas
Flayer of Loyalties
Flayer of Loyalties
Guardian Augmenter
Guardian Augmenter
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
It That Betrays
It That Betrays
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Nulldrifter
Nulldrifter
Oracle of Mul Daya
Oracle of Mul Daya
Outcaster Trailblazer
Outcaster Trailblazer
Pathrazer of Ulamog
Pathrazer of Ulamog
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Soul of New Phyrexia
Soul of New Phyrexia
Surrak and Goreclaw
Surrak and Goreclaw
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Void Winnower
Void Winnower
Instants (11)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Decisive Denial
Decisive Denial
Disallow
Disallow
Dissipate
Dissipate
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Quandrix Command
Quandrix Command
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning
Swan Song
Swan Song
Three Wishes
Three Wishes
Ugin's Binding
Ugin's Binding
Sorceries (7)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Last March of the Ents
Last March of the Ents
Migration Path
Migration Path
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Rishkar's Expertise
Rishkar's Expertise
Skyshroud Claim
Skyshroud Claim
Three Visits
Three Visits
Artifacts (9)
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Magewright's Stone
Magewright's Stone
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (7)
Concordant Crossroads
Concordant Crossroads
Eldrazi Conscription
Eldrazi Conscription
Helix Pinnacle
Helix Pinnacle
Kozilek's Unsealing
Kozilek's Unsealing
Monstrous Vortex
Monstrous Vortex
Soothsaying
Soothsaying
Up the Beanstalk
Up the Beanstalk
Planeswalkers (1)
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
Lands (26)
Alchemist's Refuge
Alchemist's Refuge
Arch of Orazca
Arch of Orazca
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dark Depths
Dark Depths
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Eye of Ugin
Eye of Ugin
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Nursery
Hidden Nursery
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
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Witch's Clinic
Witch's Clinic
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
4 Island