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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Scion of Halaster
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Scion of HalasterScion of Halaster
Creatures (19)
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Bloodrite InvokerBloodrite Invoker
- 1Champion of WitsChampion of Wits
- 1CloneClone
- 1Dimir InfiltratorDimir Infiltrator
- 1Disciple of DeceitDisciple of Deceit
- 1Dream DevourerDream Devourer
- 1Essence DepleterEssence Depleter
- 1GigantoplasmGigantoplasm
- 1Havengul LichHavengul Lich
- 1Hell's CaretakerHell's Caretaker
- 1Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1Thassa, Deep-DwellingThassa, Deep-Dwelling
- 1Triarch PraetorianTriarch Praetorian
- 1Undercover OperativeUndercover Operative
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
Instants (17)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Blue Sun's ZenithBlue Sun's Zenith
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cut DownCut Down
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1DeliberateDeliberate
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Forbidden AlchemyForbidden Alchemy
- 1Go for the ThroatGo for the Throat
- 1Heartless ActHeartless Act
- 1Infernal GraspInfernal Grasp
- 1Snuff OutSnuff Out
- 1Wake the DeadWake the Dead
- 1Waterlogged TeachingsWaterlogged Teachings
Sorceries (9)
- 1Afterlife from the LoamAfterlife from the Loam
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Increasing AmbitionIncreasing Ambition
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Scour All PossibilitiesScour All Possibilities
- 1Soul ExchangeSoul Exchange
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Kite ShieldKite Shield
- 1Machine God's EffigyMachine God's Effigy
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
- 1Dance of the DeadDance of the Dead
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Grave PactGrave Pact
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (32)
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 2Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Tolaria WestTolaria West
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Bloodrite Invoker
Bloodrite Invoker
Champion of Wits
Champion of Wits
Clone
Clone
Dimir Infiltrator
Dimir Infiltrator
Disciple of Deceit
Disciple of Deceit
Dream Devourer
Dream Devourer
Essence Depleter
Essence Depleter
Gigantoplasm
Gigantoplasm
Havengul Lich
Havengul Lich
Hell's Caretaker
Hell's Caretaker
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Triarch Praetorian
Triarch Praetorian
Undercover Operative
Undercover Operative
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Instants (17)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Blue Sun's Zenith
Blue Sun's Zenith
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cut Down
Cut Down
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Deliberate
Deliberate
Dispel
Dispel
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Forbidden Alchemy
Forbidden Alchemy
Go for the Throat
Go for the Throat
Heartless Act
Heartless Act
Infernal Grasp
Infernal Grasp
Snuff Out
Snuff Out
Wake the Dead
Wake the Dead
Waterlogged Teachings
Waterlogged Teachings
Sorceries (9)
Afterlife from the Loam
Afterlife from the Loam
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Increasing Ambition
Increasing Ambition
Ponder
Ponder
Scour All Possibilities
Scour All Possibilities
Soul Exchange
Soul Exchange
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Kite Shield
Kite Shield
Machine God's Effigy
Machine God's Effigy
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
Dance of the Dead
Dance of the Dead
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Grave Pact
Grave Pact
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Ripples of Undeath
Ripples of Undeath
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (21)
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Command Tower
Command Tower
Demolition Field
Demolition Field
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Tolaria West
Tolaria West
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (4)
Island
4 Island
Snow-Covered Island
2 Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
4 Swamp