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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants - Upgraded Activated Abilities
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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2decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1 Barrier BreachBarrier Breach
- 1 Blast ZoneBlast Zone
- 1 Blighted CataractBlighted Cataract
- 1 Bridgeworks BattleBridgeworks Battle
- 1 Burnished HartBurnished Hart
- 1 Clay GolemClay Golem
- 1 Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1 Colossal SkyturtleColossal Skyturtle
- 1 Colossus of AkrosColossus of Akros
- 1 Countervailing WindsCountervailing Winds
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1 Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1 Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1 Domesticated HydraDomesticated Hydra
- 1 Dryad's RevivalDryad's Revival
- 1 Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1 Forensic ResearcherForensic Researcher
- 5 ForestForest
- 1 Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1 Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1 Glimpse the CosmosGlimpse the Cosmos
- 1 Haze of PollenHaze of Pollen
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 Horizon StoneHorizon Stone
- 1 Horizon of ProgressHorizon of Progress
- 1 Hunter's BowHunter's Bow
- 1 Hydra BroodmasterHydra Broodmaster
- 1 Immobilizing InkImmobilizing Ink
- 1 Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 1 Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 6 IslandIsland
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Kinnan, Bonder ProdigyKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
- 1 Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1 Kruphix, God of HorizonsKruphix, God of Horizons
- 1 Legolas's Quick ReflexesLegolas's Quick Reflexes
- 1 Littjara MirrorlakeLittjara Mirrorlake
- 1 Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1 Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mizzium SkinMizzium Skin
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 Nessian AspNessian Asp
- 1 Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1 Planar BridgePlanar Bridge
- 1 Polukranos, World EaterPolukranos, World Eater
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Quandrix CampusQuandrix Campus
- 1 RefuteRefute
- 1 Remote IsleRemote Isle
- 1 Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 Sage's DousingSage's Dousing
- 1 Savage SummoningSavage Summoning
- 1 Shigeki, Jukai VisionaryShigeki, Jukai Visionary
- 1 Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1 Slippery KarstSlippery Karst
- 3 Snow-Covered ForestSnow-Covered Forest
- 3 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 Splitting SlimeSplitting Slime
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1 Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1 The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Threats UndetectedThreats Undetected
- 1 Tower of FortunesTower of Fortunes
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1 Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
- 1 Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Burnished Hart
Burnished Hart
Clay Golem
Clay Golem
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossus of Akros
Colossus of Akros
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Domesticated Hydra
Domesticated Hydra
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher
Hydra Broodmaster
Hydra Broodmaster
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Nessian Asp
Nessian Asp
Polukranos, World Eater
Polukranos, World Eater
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Splitting Slime
Splitting Slime
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Barrier Breach
Barrier Breach
Countervailing Winds
Countervailing Winds
Haze of Pollen
Haze of Pollen
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
Mizzium Skin
Mizzium Skin
Refute
Refute
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Sage's Dousing
Sage's Dousing
Savage Summoning
Savage Summoning
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Sorceries (6)
Bridgeworks Battle
Bridgeworks Battle
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Dryad's Revival
Dryad's Revival
Glimpse the Cosmos
Glimpse the Cosmos
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Threats Undetected
Threats Undetected
Artifacts (16)
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Horizon Stone
Horizon Stone
Hunter's Bow
Hunter's Bow
Mask of Avacyn
Mask of Avacyn
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Planar Bridge
Planar Bridge
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Tower of Fortunes
Tower of Fortunes
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (4)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Immobilizing Ink
Immobilizing Ink
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Lands (16)
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Blast Zone
Blast Zone
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Cataract
Horizon of Progress
Horizon of Progress
Littjara Mirrorlake
Littjara Mirrorlake
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Quandrix Campus
Quandrix Campus
Remote Isle
Remote Isle
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Slippery Karst
Slippery Karst
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (4)
Forest
5 Forests
Island
6 Islands
Snow-Covered Forest
3 Snow-Covered Forests
Snow-Covered Island
3 Snow-Covered Islands