Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler - Expensive
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
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11decks

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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Tavern BrawlerTavern Brawler
- 1 Accorder's ShieldAccorder's Shield
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1 Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1 Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1 Chakram RetrieverChakram Retriever
- 1 Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1 Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Colossus of AkrosColossus of Akros
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1 Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1 Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Flaming TyrannosaurusFlaming Tyrannosaurus
- 1 Flash PhotographyFlash Photography
- 1 GambleGamble
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 9 IslandIsland
- 1 Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Liquimetal TorqueLiquimetal Torque
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1 Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1 Mm'menon, the Right HandMm'menon, the Right Hand
- 9 MountainMountain
- 1 NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1 Outpost SiegeOutpost Siege
- 1 Party ThrasherParty Thrasher
- 1 Passionate ArchaeologistPassionate Archaeologist
- 1 Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1 Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Sire of Seven DeathsSire of Seven Deaths
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 StarwinderStarwinder
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1 Summon: G.F. IfritSummon: G.F. Ifrit
- 1 Sundering EruptionSundering Eruption
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1 Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1 The Emperor of PalameciaThe Emperor of Palamecia
- 1 The Legend of RokuThe Legend of Roku
- 1 The Lost and the DamnedThe Lost and the Damned
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1 Training CenterTraining Center
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Tyrite SanctumTyrite Sanctum
- 1 Ulamog, the DefilerUlamog, the Defiler
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Chakram Retriever
Chakram Retriever
Colossus of Akros
Colossus of Akros
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Party Thrasher
Party Thrasher
Prismite
Prismite
Sage of the Beyond
Sage of the Beyond
Sire of Seven Deaths
Sire of Seven Deaths
Starwinder
Starwinder
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
The Emperor of Palamecia
The Emperor of Palamecia
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Ulamog, the Defiler
Ulamog, the Defiler
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (8)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Counterspell
Counterspell
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Pongify
Pongify
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Sorceries (7)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Flash Photography
Flash Photography
Gamble
Gamble
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Sundering Eruption
Sundering Eruption
Artifacts (21)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Liquimetal Torque
Liquimetal Torque
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Enchantments (5)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Outpost Siege
Outpost Siege
Passionate Archaeologist
Passionate Archaeologist
The Legend of Roku
The Legend of Roku
The Lost and the Damned
The Lost and the Damned
Lands (17)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Tyrite Sanctum
Tyrite Sanctum
Basics (2)
Island
9 Islands
Mountain
9 Mountains