Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler - Spellslinger
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
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9decks
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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 Arcane InfusionArcane Infusion
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 BoltwaveBoltwave
- 1 Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1 Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1 Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Coruscation MageCoruscation Mage
- 1 Count on LuckCount on Luck
- 1 CounterfluxCounterflux
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Delayed Blast FireballDelayed Blast Fireball
- 1 Docent of PerfectionDocent of Perfection
- 1 End the FestivitiesEnd the Festivities
- 1 Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1 Expressive IterationExpressive Iteration
- 1 Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1 Flame of AnorFlame of Anor
- 1 FlatlineFlatline
- 1 Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1 Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 1 Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1 GuttersnipeGuttersnipe
- 1 Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1 Harnesser of StormsHarnesser of Storms
- 1 Hermes, Overseer of ElpisHermes, Overseer of Elpis
- 1 High Fae TricksterHigh Fae Trickster
- 1 Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 11 IslandIsland
- 1 Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1 Izzet CharmIzzet Charm
- 1 Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Kitsa, Otterball EliteKitsa, Otterball Elite
- 1 Longshot, Rebel BowmanLongshot, Rebel Bowman
- 1 Memories ReturningMemories Returning
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 Mizzix, Replica RiderMizzix, Replica Rider
- 11 MountainMountain
- 1 Muse VortexMuse Vortex
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Nivix, Aerie of the FiremindNivix, Aerie of the Firemind
- 1 Opera Love SongOpera Love Song
- 1 Past in FlamesPast in Flames
- 1 Primal AmuletPrimal Amulet
- 1 Prismari CampusPrismari Campus
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 PropagandaPropaganda
- 1 Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1 Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1 Relic of LegendsRelic of Legends
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Return the FavorReturn the Favor
- 1 Rionya, Fire DancerRionya, Fire Dancer
- 1 Scholar of CombustionScholar of Combustion
- 1 Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Slick SequenceSlick Sequence
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Sorcerer ClassSorcerer Class
- 1 Stella Lee, Wild CardStella Lee, Wild Card
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1 The Lost and the DamnedThe Lost and the Damned
- 1 Valley FloodcallerValley Floodcaller
- 1 VandalblastVandalblast
- 1 Veyran, Voice of DualityVeyran, Voice of Duality
- 1 Vivi OrnitierVivi Ornitier
- 1 Wash OutWash Out
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Whirlwind DenialWhirlwind Denial
- 1 Wizards of ThayWizards of Thay
Coruscation Mage
Coruscation Mage
Docent of Perfection
Docent of Perfection
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Guttersnipe
Guttersnipe
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Harnesser of Storms
Harnesser of Storms
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
High Fae Trickster
High Fae Trickster
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Mizzix, Replica Rider
Mizzix, Replica Rider
Prismite
Prismite
Rionya, Fire Dancer
Rionya, Fire Dancer
Scholar of Combustion
Scholar of Combustion
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Valley Floodcaller
Valley Floodcaller
Veyran, Voice of Duality
Veyran, Voice of Duality
Vivi Ornitier
Vivi Ornitier
Wizards of Thay
Wizards of Thay
Instants (17)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Infusion
Arcane Infusion
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Counterflux
Counterflux
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Delayed Blast Fireball
Delayed Blast Fireball
Flame of Anor
Flame of Anor
Flatline
Flatline
Izzet Charm
Izzet Charm
Negate
Negate
Opera Love Song
Opera Love Song
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Return the Favor
Return the Favor
Shore Up
Shore Up
Slick Sequence
Slick Sequence
Whirlwind Denial
Whirlwind Denial
Sorceries (13)
Boltwave
Boltwave
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
End the Festivities
End the Festivities
Expressive Iteration
Expressive Iteration
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Memories Returning
Memories Returning
Muse Vortex
Muse Vortex
Past in Flames
Past in Flames
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Wash Out
Wash Out
Artifacts (9)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Primal Amulet
Primal Amulet
Relic of Legends
Relic of Legends
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (6)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Count on Luck
Count on Luck
Fortune Teller's Talent
Fortune Teller's Talent
Propaganda
Propaganda
Sorcerer Class
Sorcerer Class
The Lost and the Damned
The Lost and the Damned
Lands (12)
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
Prismari Campus
Prismari Campus
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Basics (2)
Island
11 Islands
Mountain
11 Mountains