Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Veteran SoldierVeteran Soldier
- 1 Aerie AuxiliaryAerie Auxiliary
- 1 Ainok Strike LeaderAinok Strike Leader
- 1 Air ServantAir Servant
- 1 Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1 Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1 Arcane InvestigatorArcane Investigator
- 1 Astrologian's PlanisphereAstrologian's Planisphere
- 1 Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1 BatterboneBatterbone
- 1 Bazaar KrovodBazaar Krovod
- 1 Beloved BeggarBeloved Beggar
- 1 Blue Mage's CaneBlue Mage's Cane
- 1 Brackish BlunderBrackish Blunder
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Coordinated ChargeCoordinated Charge
- 1 Crossroads CandleguideCrossroads Candleguide
- 1 Crystal SeerCrystal Seer
- 1 Curiosity CrafterCuriosity Crafter
- 1 Dancer's ChakramsDancer's Chakrams
- 1 DispatchDispatch
- 1 Eerie ProcessionEerie Procession
- 1 Eidolon of PhilosophyEidolon of Philosophy
- 1 Ethereal HazeEthereal Haze
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 FloodhoundFloodhound
- 1 Frostbridge GuardFrostbridge Guard
- 1 Galvanic GiantGalvanic Giant
- 1 Hampering SnareHampering Snare
- 1 Helm of KaldraHelm of Kaldra
- 1 Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 15 IslandIsland
- 1 Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1 Machinist's ArsenalMachinist's Arsenal
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Museum NightwatchMuseum Nightwatch
- 1 Obyra's AttendantsObyra's Attendants
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Paladin's ArmsPaladin's Arms
- 13 PlainsPlains
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1 ReweaveReweave
- 1 Sage's NoulithsSage's Nouliths
- 1 Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1 The Mycosynth GardensThe Mycosynth Gardens
- 1 Thief's KnifeThief's Knife
- 1 Valgavoth's LairValgavoth's Lair
- 1 Valiant EndeavorValiant Endeavor
- 1 Valkyrie's CallValkyrie's Call
- 1 Valkyrie's SwordValkyrie's Sword
- 1 Valley FloodcallerValley Floodcaller
- 1 Valor in AkrosValor in Akros
- 1 Valorous StanceValorous Stance
- 1 Vault 13: Dweller's JourneyVault 13: Dweller's Journey
- 1 Vedalken HumiliatorVedalken Humiliator
- 1 Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1 Verity CircleVerity Circle
- 1 Vessel of Endless RestVessel of Endless Rest
- 1 VesuvaVesuva
- 1 Veteran ArmorerVeteran Armorer
- 1 Vexing PuzzleboxVexing Puzzlebox
- 1 Vexing RadgullVexing Radgull
- 1 Viral DrakeViral Drake
- 1 Vivid CreekVivid Creek
- 1 Vizier of Many FacesVizier of Many Faces
- 1 Void SnareVoid Snare
- 1 Void StalkerVoid Stalker
- 1 Voracious GreatsharkVoracious Greatshark
- 1 Welcoming VampireWelcoming Vampire
Aerie Auxiliary
Aerie Auxiliary
Ainok Strike Leader
Ainok Strike Leader
Air Servant
Air Servant
Arcane Investigator
Arcane Investigator
Bazaar Krovod
Bazaar Krovod
Beloved Beggar
Beloved Beggar
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Crossroads Candleguide
Crossroads Candleguide
Crystal Seer
Crystal Seer
Curiosity Crafter
Curiosity Crafter
Eidolon of Philosophy
Eidolon of Philosophy
Floodhound
Floodhound
Frostbridge Guard
Frostbridge Guard
Galvanic Giant
Galvanic Giant
Museum Nightwatch
Museum Nightwatch
Obyra's Attendants
Obyra's Attendants
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Valley Floodcaller
Valley Floodcaller
Vedalken Humiliator
Vedalken Humiliator
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Veteran Armorer
Veteran Armorer
Vexing Radgull
Vexing Radgull
Viral Drake
Viral Drake
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Many Faces
Void Stalker
Void Stalker
Voracious Greatshark
Voracious Greatshark
Welcoming Vampire
Welcoming Vampire
Instants (8)
Brackish Blunder
Brackish Blunder
Coordinated Charge
Coordinated Charge
Dispatch
Dispatch
Ethereal Haze
Ethereal Haze
Hampering Snare
Hampering Snare
Pongify
Pongify
Reweave
Reweave
Valorous Stance
Valorous Stance
Sorceries (5)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Eerie Procession
Eerie Procession
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Valiant Endeavor
Valiant Endeavor
Void Snare
Void Snare
Artifacts (13)
Astrologian's Planisphere
Astrologian's Planisphere
Batterbone
Batterbone
Blue Mage's Cane
Blue Mage's Cane
Dancer's Chakrams
Dancer's Chakrams
Helm of Kaldra
Helm of Kaldra
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Machinist's Arsenal
Machinist's Arsenal
Paladin's Arms
Paladin's Arms
Sage's Nouliths
Sage's Nouliths
Thief's Knife
Thief's Knife
Valkyrie's Sword
Valkyrie's Sword
Vessel of Endless Rest
Vessel of Endless Rest
Vexing Puzzlebox
Vexing Puzzlebox
Enchantments (4)
Valkyrie's Call
Valkyrie's Call
Valor in Akros
Valor in Akros
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
Verity Circle
Verity Circle
Lands (11)
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
The Mycosynth Gardens
The Mycosynth Gardens
Valgavoth's Lair
Valgavoth's Lair
Vesuva
Vesuva
Vivid Creek
Vivid Creek
Basics (2)
Island
15 Islands
Plains
13 Plains