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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier - Core
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Veteran SoldierVeteran Soldier
- 1 Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1 Access TunnelAccess Tunnel
- 1 Ainok Strike LeaderAinok Strike Leader
- 1 Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1 Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archway of InnovationArchway of Innovation
- 1 Astrologian's PlanisphereAstrologian's Planisphere
- 1 Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1 Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1 BatterboneBatterbone
- 1 BatterskullBatterskull
- 1 Bitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusBitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
- 1 Blade of Shared SoulsBlade of Shared Souls
- 1 Blessed BreathBlessed Breath
- 1 Blue Mage's CaneBlue Mage's Cane
- 1 Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1 Candelabra of TawnosCandelabra of Tawnos
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Curiosity CrafterCuriosity Crafter
- 1 Dancer's ChakramsDancer's Chakrams
- 1 DispatchDispatch
- 1 Divine VisitationDivine Visitation
- 1 Eerie ProcessionEerie Procession
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Ethereal HazeEthereal Haze
- 1 Excise the ImperfectExcise the Imperfect
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Flayer HuskFlayer Husk
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 Fomori VaultFomori Vault
- 1 Glimmer LensGlimmer Lens
- 1 Hall of TagsinHall of Tagsin
- 1 Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1 Helm of KaldraHelm of Kaldra
- 1 Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 5 IslandIsland
- 1 Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1 Machinist's ArsenalMachinist's Arsenal
- 1 Mentor of the MeekMentor of the Meek
- 1 Merchant ScrollMerchant Scroll
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 1 Monumental HengeMonumental Henge
- 1 MortarpodMortarpod
- 1 NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Paladin's ArmsPaladin's Arms
- 1 Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 4 PlainsPlains
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 Psychic PuppetryPsychic Puppetry
- 1 Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1 Razortide BridgeRazortide Bridge
- 1 Refuse to YieldRefuse to Yield
- 1 ReweaveReweave
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Sage's NoulithsSage's Nouliths
- 1 Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1 Search for GlorySearch for Glory
- 1 Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1 Shield of KaldraShield of Kaldra
- 1 Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1 Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1 Stoic RebuttalStoic Rebuttal
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1 StudyStudy
- 1 Sword of KaldraSword of Kaldra
- 1 Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1 Tarnation VistaTarnation Vista
- 1 Terashi's GraspTerashi's Grasp
- 1 The IndomitableThe Indomitable
- 1 The IrencragThe Irencrag
- 1 The Mycosynth GardensThe Mycosynth Gardens
- 1 Thief's KnifeThief's Knife
- 1 Toils of Night and DayToils of Night and Day
- 1 Transit MageTransit Mage
- 1 Triton TacticsTriton Tactics
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Vedalken ArchmageVedalken Archmage
- 1 Veil of SecrecyVeil of Secrecy
- 1 War RoomWar Room
- 1 Welcoming VampireWelcoming Vampire
Ainok Strike Leader
Ainok Strike Leader
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Curiosity Crafter
Curiosity Crafter
Mentor of the Meek
Mentor of the Meek
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Transit Mage
Transit Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Vedalken Archmage
Vedalken Archmage
Welcoming Vampire
Welcoming Vampire
Instants (12)
Blessed Breath
Blessed Breath
Dispatch
Dispatch
Ethereal Haze
Ethereal Haze
Excise the Imperfect
Excise the Imperfect
Pongify
Pongify
Psychic Puppetry
Psychic Puppetry
Refuse to Yield
Refuse to Yield
Reweave
Reweave
Stoic Rebuttal
Stoic Rebuttal
Toils of Night and Day
Toils of Night and Day
Triton Tactics
Triton Tactics
Veil of Secrecy
Veil of Secrecy
Sorceries (9)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Eerie Procession
Eerie Procession
Fabricate
Fabricate
Merchant Scroll
Merchant Scroll
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Search for Glory
Search for Glory
Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Terashi's Grasp
Terashi's Grasp
Artifacts (27)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Astrologian's Planisphere
Astrologian's Planisphere
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Batterbone
Batterbone
Batterskull
Batterskull
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Blade of Shared Souls
Blade of Shared Souls
Blue Mage's Cane
Blue Mage's Cane
Candelabra of Tawnos
Candelabra of Tawnos
Dancer's Chakrams
Dancer's Chakrams
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Flayer Husk
Flayer Husk
Glimmer Lens
Glimmer Lens
Helm of Kaldra
Helm of Kaldra
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Machinist's Arsenal
Machinist's Arsenal
Mortarpod
Mortarpod
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Paladin's Arms
Paladin's Arms
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Sage's Nouliths
Sage's Nouliths
Shield of Kaldra
Shield of Kaldra
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sword of Kaldra
Sword of Kaldra
The Indomitable
The Indomitable
The Irencrag
The Irencrag
Thief's Knife
Thief's Knife
Enchantments (1)
Divine Visitation
Divine Visitation
Lands (29)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Access Tunnel
Access Tunnel
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Archway of Innovation
Archway of Innovation
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Fomori Vault
Fomori Vault
Hall of Tagsin
Hall of Tagsin
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Monumental Henge
Monumental Henge
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Razortide Bridge
Razortide Bridge
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Study
Study
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Tarnation Vista
Tarnation Vista
The Mycosynth Gardens
The Mycosynth Gardens
War Room
War Room
Basics (2)
Island
5 Islands
Plains
4 Plains