Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One - Humans
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
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5decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Haunted OneHaunted One
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1 Archetype of ImaginationArchetype of Imagination
- 1 Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1 Azami, Lady of ScrollsAzami, Lady of Scrolls
- 1 Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1 Black Sun's ZenithBlack Sun's Zenith
- 1 Bog InitiateBog Initiate
- 1 Bonecaller ClericBonecaller Cleric
- 1 Brine ShamanBrine Shaman
- 1 Brittle EffigyBrittle Effigy
- 1 Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1 Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1 Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1 Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1 Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1 Demon's DiscipleDemon's Disciple
- 1 Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1 Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1 Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1 Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1 Distant MelodyDistant Melody
- 1 Doomed NecromancerDoomed Necromancer
- 1 Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1 Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker
- 1 Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1 Force of DespairForce of Despair
- 1 Grim HaruspexGrim Haruspex
- 1 Hagra MaulingHagra Mauling
- 1 Hapless ResearcherHapless Researcher
- 1 Horn of GondorHorn of Gondor
- 1 Icon of AncestryIcon of Ancestry
- 1 Into the PitInto the Pit
- 8 IslandIsland
- 1 Jalira, Master PolymorphistJalira, Master Polymorphist
- 1 Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1 Kindred DominanceKindred Dominance
- 1 Knight of Dusk's ShadowKnight of Dusk's Shadow
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Living DeathLiving Death
- 1 Marionette ApprenticeMarionette Apprentice
- 1 Metamorphosis FanaticMetamorphosis Fanatic
- 1 Morbid OpportunistMorbid Opportunist
- 1 Patchwork BannerPatchwork Banner
- 1 Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1 Patriarch's BiddingPatriarch's Bidding
- 1 Phenomenon InvestigatorsPhenomenon Investigators
- 1 Pitiless PlundererPitiless Plunderer
- 1 PlaguecrafterPlaguecrafter
- 1 Priest of Forgotten GodsPriest of Forgotten Gods
- 1 ReanimateReanimate
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Retribution of the AncientsRetribution of the Ancients
- 1 River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 1 Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1 Satoru, the InfiltratorSatoru, the Infiltrator
- 1 Secret PassageSecret Passage
- 1 Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIERSephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
- 1 Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1 Skirsdag FlayerSkirsdag Flayer
- 2 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 2 Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Species SpecialistSpecies Specialist
- 1 Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1 Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 8 SwampSwamp
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Syr Konrad, the GrimSyr Konrad, the Grim
- 1 Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1 Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1 Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1 Umbral Collar ZealotUmbral Collar Zealot
- 1 Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Valgavoth's FaithfulValgavoth's Faithful
- 1 Venser, Shaper SavantVenser, Shaper Savant
- 1 Whisper, Blood LiturgistWhisper, Blood Liturgist
- 1 Xathrid NecromancerXathrid Necromancer
- 1 Zulaport CutthroatZulaport Cutthroat
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Archetype of Imagination
Archetype of Imagination
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Bog Initiate
Bog Initiate
Bonecaller Cleric
Bonecaller Cleric
Brine Shaman
Brine Shaman
Demon's Disciple
Demon's Disciple
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Doomed Necromancer
Doomed Necromancer
Fain, the Broker
Fain, the Broker
Grim Haruspex
Grim Haruspex
Hapless Researcher
Hapless Researcher
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Apprentice
Metamorphosis Fanatic
Metamorphosis Fanatic
Morbid Opportunist
Morbid Opportunist
Phenomenon Investigators
Phenomenon Investigators
Pitiless Plunderer
Pitiless Plunderer
Plaguecrafter
Plaguecrafter
Priest of Forgotten Gods
Priest of Forgotten Gods
Satoru, the Infiltrator
Satoru, the Infiltrator
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Skirsdag Flayer
Skirsdag Flayer
Species Specialist
Species Specialist
Syr Konrad, the Grim
Syr Konrad, the Grim
Umbral Collar Zealot
Umbral Collar Zealot
Valgavoth's Faithful
Valgavoth's Faithful
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Xathrid Necromancer
Xathrid Necromancer
Zulaport Cutthroat
Zulaport Cutthroat
Instants (3)
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Force of Despair
Force of Despair
Hagra Mauling
Hagra Mauling
Sorceries (7)
Black Sun's Zenith
Black Sun's Zenith
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Distant Melody
Distant Melody
Kindred Dominance
Kindred Dominance
Living Death
Living Death
Patriarch's Bidding
Patriarch's Bidding
Reanimate
Reanimate
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Brittle Effigy
Brittle Effigy
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Horn of Gondor
Horn of Gondor
Icon of Ancestry
Icon of Ancestry
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Patchwork Banner
Patchwork Banner
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (3)
Into the Pit
Into the Pit
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients
Lands (17)
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
River of Tears
River of Tears
Secret Passage
Secret Passage
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Underground River
Underground River
Basics (4)
Island
8 Islands
Snow-Covered Island
2 Snow-Covered Islands
Snow-Covered Swamp
2 Snow-Covered Swamps
Swamp
8 Swamps