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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster - Upgraded
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Scion of HalasterScion of Halaster
- 1 Afterlife from the LoamAfterlife from the Loam
- 1 Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1 Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1 Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1 Canoptek Tomb SentinelCanoptek Tomb Sentinel
- 1 Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1 Clever ImpersonatorClever Impersonator
- 1 CloneClone
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1 Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1 Deadeye NavigatorDeadeye Navigator
- 1 Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Deranged AssistantDeranged Assistant
- 1 Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1 Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1 Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1 Dimir InfiltratorDimir Infiltrator
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Dogged DetectiveDogged Detective
- 1 Dread ReturnDread Return
- 1 Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1 Duskmantle GuildmageDuskmantle Guildmage
- 1 Emergency WeldEmergency Weld
- 1 Emperor of BonesEmperor of Bones
- 1 Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1 Evil TwinEvil Twin
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Gifts UngivenGifts Ungiven
- 1 Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1 Gyruda, Doom of DepthsGyruda, Doom of Depths
- 1 HELIOS OneHELIOS One
- 1 Hoarding BroodlordHoarding Broodlord
- 1 Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 10 IslandIsland
- 1 Massacre WurmMassacre Wurm
- 1 MillikinMillikin
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 MindcrankMindcrank
- 1 Mirrorhall MimicMirrorhall Mimic
- 1 Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1 Naga FleshcrafterNaga Fleshcrafter
- 1 Notion ThiefNotion Thief
- 1 Phantasmal ImagePhantasmal Image
- 1 Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1 Plan the HeistPlan the Heist
- 1 Prismatic LensPrismatic Lens
- 1 Profaner of the DeadProfaner of the Dead
- 1 Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
- 1 RivendellRivendell
- 1 Siphon InsightSiphon Insight
- 1 Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1 Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1 Soul of New PhyrexiaSoul of New Phyrexia
- 1 SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1 Stitch TogetherStitch Together
- 1 Stunt DoubleStunt Double
- 1 Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 9 SwampSwamp
- 1 Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1 Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1 Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1 Thassa, Deep-DwellingThassa, Deep-Dwelling
- 1 The Ancient OneThe Ancient One
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1 Underdark RiftUnderdark Rift
- 1 Visage BanditVisage Bandit
- 1 Vizier of Many FacesVizier of Many Faces
- 1 Waterlogged TeachingsWaterlogged Teachings
- 1 Waxen ShapethiefWaxen Shapethief
- 1 Whelming WaveWhelming Wave
- 1 WonderWonder
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
Clever Impersonator
Clever Impersonator
Clone
Clone
Deadeye Navigator
Deadeye Navigator
Deranged Assistant
Deranged Assistant
Dimir Infiltrator
Dimir Infiltrator
Dogged Detective
Dogged Detective
Duskmantle Guildmage
Duskmantle Guildmage
Emperor of Bones
Emperor of Bones
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Evil Twin
Evil Twin
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Hoarding Broodlord
Hoarding Broodlord
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Massacre Wurm
Massacre Wurm
Millikin
Millikin
Mirrorhall Mimic
Mirrorhall Mimic
Naga Fleshcrafter
Naga Fleshcrafter
Notion Thief
Notion Thief
Phantasmal Image
Phantasmal Image
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Profaner of the Dead
Profaner of the Dead
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Soul of New Phyrexia
Soul of New Phyrexia
Spellskite
Spellskite
Stunt Double
Stunt Double
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
The Ancient One
The Ancient One
Visage Bandit
Visage Bandit
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Many Faces
Waxen Shapethief
Waxen Shapethief
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (8)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Gifts Ungiven
Gifts Ungiven
Siphon Insight
Siphon Insight
Waterlogged Teachings
Waterlogged Teachings
Sorceries (11)
Afterlife from the Loam
Afterlife from the Loam
Decree of Pain
Decree of Pain
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Dread Return
Dread Return
Emergency Weld
Emergency Weld
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Plan the Heist
Plan the Heist
Stitch Together
Stitch Together
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Whelming Wave
Whelming Wave
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mindcrank
Mindcrank
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Prismatic Lens
Prismatic Lens
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (2)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Ripples of Undeath
Ripples of Undeath
Lands (15)
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
HELIOS One
HELIOS One
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Rivendell
Rivendell
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Underdark Rift
Underdark Rift
Basics (2)
Island
10 Islands
Swamp
9 Swamps