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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist - Expensive Core
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Passionate ArchaeologistPassionate Archaeologist
- 1 Adventuring GearAdventuring Gear
- 1 Alpha BrawlAlpha Brawl
- 1 Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1 Arena of GloryArena of Glory
- 1 Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1 Bonehoard DracosaurBonehoard Dracosaur
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 BrainsurgeBrainsurge
- 1 Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1 Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1 Cathedral of WarCathedral of War
- 1 Chandra's IncineratorChandra's Incinerator
- 1 Chandra, Dressed to KillChandra, Dressed to Kill
- 1 Chandra, Torch of DefianceChandra, Torch of Defiance
- 1 Charred Foyer // Warped SpaceCharred Foyer // Warped Space
- 1 Chimil, the Inner SunChimil, the Inner Sun
- 1 Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1 Count on LuckCount on Luck
- 1 Creative TechniqueCreative Technique
- 1 Dance with CalamityDance with Calamity
- 1 Defiler of InstinctDefiler of Instinct
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 Ecstatic BeautyEcstatic Beauty
- 1 Embrace the UnknownEmbrace the Unknown
- 1 Eruth, Tormented ProphetEruth, Tormented Prophet
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Ferrous LakeFerrous Lake
- 1 Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1 Font of MagicFont of Magic
- 1 Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1 Inspired TinkeringInspired Tinkering
- 1 Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 7 IslandIsland
- 1 Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1 Keeper of SecretsKeeper of Secrets
- 1 Laelia, the Blade ReforgedLaelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Light Up the StageLight Up the Stage
- 1 March of Reckless JoyMarch of Reckless Joy
- 1 Meteor GolemMeteor Golem
- 1 Mind's DesireMind's Desire
- 1 Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 1 Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1 Mnemonic DelugeMnemonic Deluge
- 1 Monastery RaidMonastery Raid
- 7 MountainMountain
- 1 NalfeshneeNalfeshnee
- 1 Oracle's VaultOracle's Vault
- 1 Party ThrasherParty Thrasher
- 1 Pinnacle MonkPinnacle Monk
- 1 Plargg and NassariPlargg and Nassari
- 1 Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1 RavenformRavenform
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1 Rousing RefrainRousing Refrain
- 1 Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1 Season of the BoldSeason of the Bold
- 1 Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1 Share the SpoilsShare the Spoils
- 1 Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spirebluff CanalSpirebluff Canal
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 Stolen StrategyStolen Strategy
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1 Sundering EruptionSundering Eruption
- 1 Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1 Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1 Tavern BrawlerTavern Brawler
- 1 Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1 Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1 Training CenterTraining Center
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1 Volcanic TorrentVolcanic Torrent
- 1 Wand of WonderWand of Wonder
- 1 Wild Magic SurgeWild Magic Surge
- 1 Wild-Magic SorcererWild-Magic Sorcerer
- 1 Zenith FestivalZenith Festival
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Bonehoard Dracosaur
Chandra's Incinerator
Chandra's Incinerator
Defiler of Instinct
Defiler of Instinct
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Keeper of Secrets
Keeper of Secrets
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Meteor Golem
Meteor Golem
Nalfeshnee
Nalfeshnee
Party Thrasher
Party Thrasher
Pinnacle Monk
Pinnacle Monk
Plargg and Nassari
Plargg and Nassari
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
Instants (8)
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Brainsurge
Brainsurge
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
March of Reckless Joy
March of Reckless Joy
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Surge of Brilliance
Surge of Brilliance
Wild Magic Surge
Wild Magic Surge
Sorceries (18)
Alpha Brawl
Alpha Brawl
Aminatou's Augury
Aminatou's Augury
Creative Technique
Creative Technique
Dance with Calamity
Dance with Calamity
Ecstatic Beauty
Ecstatic Beauty
Embrace the Unknown
Embrace the Unknown
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Inspired Tinkering
Inspired Tinkering
Light Up the Stage
Light Up the Stage
Mind's Desire
Mind's Desire
Mnemonic Deluge
Mnemonic Deluge
Monastery Raid
Monastery Raid
Ravenform
Ravenform
Rousing Refrain
Rousing Refrain
Season of the Bold
Season of the Bold
Sundering Eruption
Sundering Eruption
Volcanic Torrent
Volcanic Torrent
Zenith Festival
Zenith Festival
Artifacts (16)
Adventuring Gear
Adventuring Gear
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Oracle's Vault
Oracle's Vault
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Wand of Wonder
Wand of Wonder
Enchantments (6)
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
Count on Luck
Count on Luck
Font of Magic
Font of Magic
Share the Spoils
Share the Spoils
Stolen Strategy
Stolen Strategy
Tavern Brawler
Tavern Brawler
Planeswalkers (2)
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (20)
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Cathedral of War
Cathedral of War
Ferrous Lake
Ferrous Lake
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spirebluff Canal
Spirebluff Canal
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Basics (2)
Island
7 Islands
Mountain
7 Mountains