Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants - Budget Combo
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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2decks
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
- 1 Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1 Barrier BreachBarrier Breach
- 1 Blast ZoneBlast Zone
- 1 Blighted CataractBlighted Cataract
- 1 Blighted WoodlandBlighted Woodland
- 1 Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1 Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1 Colossal SkyturtleColossal Skyturtle
- 1 Countervailing WindsCountervailing Winds
- 1 Disciple of FreyaliseDisciple of Freyalise
- 1 Dive DownDive Down
- 1 Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1 Dryad's RevivalDryad's Revival
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1 Forensic ResearcherForensic Researcher
- 10 ForestForest
- 1 Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1 Haze of PollenHaze of Pollen
- 1 Horizon StoneHorizon Stone
- 1 Hydra BroodmasterHydra Broodmaster
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Immobilizing InkImmobilizing Ink
- 1 Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 10 IslandIsland
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1 Leather ArmorLeather Armor
- 1 Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1 Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1 Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1 Memorial to GeniusMemorial to Genius
- 1 Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1 Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Nimbleclaw AdeptNimbleclaw Adept
- 1 One with the MultiverseOne with the Multiverse
- 1 Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1 Planar BridgePlanar Bridge
- 1 Polukranos, World EaterPolukranos, World Eater
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Ranger's GuileRanger's Guile
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 RefuteRefute
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 Rishkar's ExpertiseRishkar's Expertise
- 1 Sage's DousingSage's Dousing
- 1 Savage SummoningSavage Summoning
- 1 Scour for ScrapScour for Scrap
- 1 Screaming ShieldScreaming Shield
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1 Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1 Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1 Spectral DelugeSpectral Deluge
- 1 Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1 Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Struggle for SkemfarStruggle for Skemfar
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1 Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1 Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 Threats UndetectedThreats Undetected
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1 Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1 Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 War RoomWar Room
- 1 Waterlogged GroveWaterlogged Grove
- 1 Wild GrowthWild Growth
- 1 Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
- 1 Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossal Skyturtle
Disciple of Freyalise
Disciple of Freyalise
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher
Hydra Broodmaster
Hydra Broodmaster
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Nimbleclaw Adept
Nimbleclaw Adept
Polukranos, World Eater
Polukranos, World Eater
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trinket Mage
Trinket Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Instants (14)
Barrier Breach
Barrier Breach
Countervailing Winds
Countervailing Winds
Dive Down
Dive Down
Haze of Pollen
Haze of Pollen
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Negate
Negate
Ranger's Guile
Ranger's Guile
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Refute
Refute
Sage's Dousing
Sage's Dousing
Savage Summoning
Savage Summoning
Scour for Scrap
Scour for Scrap
Shore Up
Shore Up
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Sorceries (6)
Dryad's Revival
Dryad's Revival
Rishkar's Expertise
Rishkar's Expertise
Spectral Deluge
Spectral Deluge
Step Through
Step Through
Struggle for Skemfar
Struggle for Skemfar
Threats Undetected
Threats Undetected
Artifacts (15)
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Horizon Stone
Horizon Stone
Leather Armor
Leather Armor
Mask of Avacyn
Mask of Avacyn
Planar Bridge
Planar Bridge
Screaming Shield
Screaming Shield
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (5)
Immobilizing Ink
Immobilizing Ink
One with the Multiverse
One with the Multiverse
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Singing Bell Strike
Singing Bell Strike
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (14)
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Blast Zone
Blast Zone
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Woodland
Blighted Woodland
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Memorial to Genius
Memorial to Genius
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
War Room
War Room
Waterlogged Grove
Waterlogged Grove
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (2)
Forest
10 Forests
Island
10 Islands