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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Tavern Brawler
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Tavern BrawlerTavern Brawler
Creatures (14)
- 1Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1Harnesser of StormsHarnesser of Storms
- 1Johann, Apprentice SorcererJohann, Apprentice Sorcerer
- 1Melek, Izzet ParagonMelek, Izzet Paragon
- 1Murmuring MysticMurmuring Mystic
- 1Najal, the Storm RunnerNajal, the Storm Runner
- 1Nimbleclaw AdeptNimbleclaw Adept
- 1Nivix GuildmageNivix Guildmage
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1Rootha, Mercurial ArtistRootha, Mercurial Artist
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1Stormcatch MentorStormcatch Mentor
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (23)
- 1AbradeAbrade
- 1Arcane InfusionArcane Infusion
- 1Demand AnswersDemand Answers
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Divide by ZeroDivide by Zero
- 1Electric RevelationElectric Revelation
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Flaming GambitFlaming Gambit
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1GeistblastGeistblast
- 1GeistwaveGeistwave
- 1Ixidor's WillIxidor's Will
- 1Izzet CharmIzzet Charm
- 1NegateNegate
- 1RefocusRefocus
- 1Shell ShieldShell Shield
- 1Shore UpShore Up
- 1Teach by ExampleTeach by Example
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
- 1TwinfernoTwinferno
- 1Unauthorized ExitUnauthorized Exit
- 1Volcanic GeyserVolcanic Geyser
- 1Wizard's RetortWizard's Retort
Sorceries (12)
- 1BlazeBlaze
- 1Candlekeep InspirationCandlekeep Inspiration
- 1DemonfireDemonfire
- 1DisintegrateDisintegrate
- 1FireballFireball
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1IlluminateIlluminate
- 1Mentor's GuidanceMentor's Guidance
- 1Mystic RetrievalMystic Retrieval
- 1PyroclasmPyroclasm
- 1Rolling ThunderRolling Thunder
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
Artifacts (10)
- 1Accorder's ShieldAccorder's Shield
- 1CampfireCampfire
- 1Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Kite ShieldKite Shield
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Mishra's Research DeskMishra's Research Desk
- 1Spidersilk NetSpidersilk Net
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Kasmina, Enigmatic MentorKasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
- 1Saheeli, Sublime ArtificerSaheeli, Sublime Artificer
Lands (37)
- 1CliffgateCliffgate
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Gond GateGond Gate
- 15IslandIsland
- 1Izzet GuildgateIzzet Guildgate
- 14MountainMountain
- 1Nivix, Aerie of the FiremindNivix, Aerie of the Firemind
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Sea GateSea Gate
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Goblin Electromancer
Goblin Electromancer
Harnesser of Storms
Harnesser of Storms
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Murmuring Mystic
Murmuring Mystic
Najal, the Storm Runner
Najal, the Storm Runner
Nimbleclaw Adept
Nimbleclaw Adept
Nivix Guildmage
Nivix Guildmage
Prismite
Prismite
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Stormcatch Mentor
Stormcatch Mentor
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (23)
Abrade
Abrade
Arcane Infusion
Arcane Infusion
Demand Answers
Demand Answers
Dive Down
Dive Down
Divide by Zero
Divide by Zero
Electric Revelation
Electric Revelation
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Flaming Gambit
Flaming Gambit
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Geistblast
Geistblast
Geistwave
Geistwave
Ixidor's Will
Ixidor's Will
Izzet Charm
Izzet Charm
Negate
Negate
Refocus
Refocus
Shell Shield
Shell Shield
Shore Up
Shore Up
Teach by Example
Teach by Example
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Twinferno
Twinferno
Unauthorized Exit
Unauthorized Exit
Volcanic Geyser
Volcanic Geyser
Wizard's Retort
Wizard's Retort
Sorceries (12)
Blaze
Blaze
Candlekeep Inspiration
Candlekeep Inspiration
Demonfire
Demonfire
Disintegrate
Disintegrate
Fireball
Fireball
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Illuminate
Illuminate
Mentor's Guidance
Mentor's Guidance
Mystic Retrieval
Mystic Retrieval
Pyroclasm
Pyroclasm
Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder
Step Through
Step Through
Artifacts (10)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Campfire
Campfire
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Kite Shield
Kite Shield
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Mishra's Research Desk
Mishra's Research Desk
Spidersilk Net
Spidersilk Net
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Planeswalkers (2)
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
Lands (8)
Cliffgate
Cliffgate
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Gond Gate
Gond Gate
Izzet Guildgate
Izzet Guildgate
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Sea Gate
Sea Gate
Basics (2)
Island
15 Island
Mountain
14 Mountain