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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler - Optimized
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Tavern BrawlerTavern Brawler
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1 Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1 Arena of GloryArena of Glory
- 1 Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1 Blacksmith's TalentBlacksmith's Talent
- 1 Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1 Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1 Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Colossus of AkrosColossus of Akros
- 1 Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Cori Mountain MonasteryCori Mountain Monastery
- 1 Cori-Steel CutterCori-Steel Cutter
- 1 Dalakos, Crafter of WondersDalakos, Crafter of Wonders
- 1 Darksteel ColossusDarksteel Colossus
- 1 Deserted TempleDeserted Temple
- 1 Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1 Emrakul, the World AnewEmrakul, the World Anew
- 1 Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1 Forensic GadgeteerForensic Gadgeteer
- 1 Forensic ResearcherForensic Researcher
- 1 Frostcliff SiegeFrostcliff Siege
- 1 GambleGamble
- 1 Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1 Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1 Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1 Invasion of KaldheimInvasion of Kaldheim
- 1 Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 5 IslandIsland
- 1 Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1 Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1 K-9, Mark IK-9, Mark I
- 1 Kozilek's CommandKozilek's Command
- 1 Kozilek, the Great DistortionKozilek, the Great Distortion
- 1 Kuldotha ForgemasterKuldotha Forgemaster
- 1 Lotus FieldLotus Field
- 1 Loxodon WarhammerLoxodon Warhammer
- 1 Magnetic TheftMagnetic Theft
- 1 Mana GeyserMana Geyser
- 1 Mirage MirrorMirage Mirror
- 1 Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1 Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1 Mm'menon, the Right HandMm'menon, the Right Hand
- 5 MountainMountain
- 1 Mystic ForgeMystic Forge
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 NulldrifterNulldrifter
- 1 Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Shimmer DragonShimmer Dragon
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Sire of Seven DeathsSire of Seven Deaths
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Soul of New PhyrexiaSoul of New Phyrexia
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 StifleStifle
- 1 Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1 Sundering EruptionSundering Eruption
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1 Tezzeret, Cruel CaptainTezzeret, Cruel Captain
- 1 Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1 Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1 Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1 Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1 Tyrite SanctumTyrite Sanctum
- 1 Ugin's BindingUgin's Binding
- 1 Ugin's LabyrinthUgin's Labyrinth
- 1 Ulamog's DreadsireUlamog's Dreadsire
- 1 Ulamog, the DefilerUlamog, the Defiler
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Urabrask the HiddenUrabrask the Hidden
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Urza's CaveUrza's Cave
- 1 Void WinnowerVoid Winnower
- 1 Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Colossus of Akros
Colossus of Akros
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
Darksteel Colossus
Darksteel Colossus
Emrakul, the World Anew
Emrakul, the World Anew
Forensic Gadgeteer
Forensic Gadgeteer
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
K-9, Mark I
K-9, Mark I
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Kuldotha Forgemaster
Kuldotha Forgemaster
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Nulldrifter
Nulldrifter
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Shimmer Dragon
Shimmer Dragon
Sire of Seven Deaths
Sire of Seven Deaths
Soul of New Phyrexia
Soul of New Phyrexia
Ulamog's Dreadsire
Ulamog's Dreadsire
Ulamog, the Defiler
Ulamog, the Defiler
Urabrask the Hidden
Urabrask the Hidden
Void Winnower
Void Winnower
Instants (10)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Kozilek's Command
Kozilek's Command
Magnetic Theft
Magnetic Theft
Pongify
Pongify
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Stifle
Stifle
Swan Song
Swan Song
Ugin's Binding
Ugin's Binding
Sorceries (7)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Gamble
Gamble
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Mana Geyser
Mana Geyser
Sundering Eruption
Sundering Eruption
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (19)
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Cori-Steel Cutter
Cori-Steel Cutter
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Loxodon Warhammer
Loxodon Warhammer
Mirage Mirror
Mirage Mirror
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mystic Forge
Mystic Forge
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Enchantments (3)
Blacksmith's Talent
Blacksmith's Talent
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Frostcliff Siege
Frostcliff Siege
Battles (1)
Invasion of Kaldheim
Invasion of Kaldheim
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (22)
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Deserted Temple
Deserted Temple
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Lotus Field
Lotus Field
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Tyrite Sanctum
Tyrite Sanctum
Ugin's Labyrinth
Ugin's Labyrinth
Urza's Cave
Urza's Cave
Basics (2)
Island
5 Islands
Mountain
5 Mountains