Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One - Combo
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Rank #2,675
4decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Haunted OneHaunted One
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1 Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1 Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1 Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Cyber ConversionCyber Conversion
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1 Dimir GuildmageDimir Guildmage
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1 Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1 FabricateFabricate
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1 Forensic GadgeteerForensic Gadgeteer
- 1 Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1 Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1 Ghost QuarterGhost Quarter
- 1 Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1 Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1 Havengul LichHavengul Lich
- 1 Hostage TakerHostage Taker
- 1 Ingenious ProdigyIngenious Prodigy
- 8 IslandIsland
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Magus of the FutureMagus of the Future
- 1 Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Mistvault BridgeMistvault Bridge
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1 Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1 Mystic ArchaeologistMystic Archaeologist
- 1 Paragon of Gathering MistsParagon of Gathering Mists
- 1 Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1 Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 Pollywog ProdigyPollywog Prodigy
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Pyre of HeroesPyre of Heroes
- 1 Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1 Relic of LegendsRelic of Legends
- 1 Retraction HelixRetraction Helix
- 1 Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 Ruthless TechnomancerRuthless Technomancer
- 1 Sage of FablesSage of Fables
- 1 Shadowmage InfiltratorShadowmage Infiltrator
- 1 Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Soul DivinerSoul Diviner
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1 Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 1 Susur Secundi, Void AltarSusur Secundi, Void Altar
- 9 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1 Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 Tomebound LichTomebound Lich
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Uthros, Titanic GodcoreUthros, Titanic Godcore
- 1 Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1 Vodalian IllusionistVodalian Illusionist
- 1 Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
- 1 Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Dimir Guildmage
Dimir Guildmage
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Forensic Gadgeteer
Forensic Gadgeteer
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Havengul Lich
Havengul Lich
Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker
Ingenious Prodigy
Ingenious Prodigy
Magus of the Future
Magus of the Future
Mystic Archaeologist
Mystic Archaeologist
Paragon of Gathering Mists
Paragon of Gathering Mists
Pollywog Prodigy
Pollywog Prodigy
Prismite
Prismite
Ruthless Technomancer
Ruthless Technomancer
Sage of Fables
Sage of Fables
Shadowmage Infiltrator
Shadowmage Infiltrator
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Soul Diviner
Soul Diviner
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tomebound Lich
Tomebound Lich
Trinket Mage
Trinket Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Vodalian Illusionist
Vodalian Illusionist
Instants (6)
Cyber Conversion
Cyber Conversion
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Fabricate
Fabricate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Step Through
Step Through
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Pyre of Heroes
Pyre of Heroes
Relic of Legends
Relic of Legends
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (5)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Freed from the Real
Freed from the Real
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Lands (20)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Ghost Quarter
Ghost Quarter
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mistvault Bridge
Mistvault Bridge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Underground River
Underground River
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
8 Islands
Swamp
9 Swamps