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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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Decklist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Raised by Giants
Commanders
- 1Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
Creatures (25)
- 1Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1Colossal SkyturtleColossal Skyturtle
- 1Dimensional InfiltratorDimensional Infiltrator
- 1Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1Forensic ResearcherForensic Researcher
- 1Gretchen TitchwillowGretchen Titchwillow
- 1Hydra BroodmasterHydra Broodmaster
- 1Hypnotic GrifterHypnotic Grifter
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Kamahl, Fist of KrosaKamahl, Fist of Krosa
- 1Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1Kruphix, God of HorizonsKruphix, God of Horizons
- 1Magus of the CandelabraMagus of the Candelabra
- 1PrismitePrismite
- 1Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1Shigeki, Jukai VisionaryShigeki, Jukai Visionary
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Third Path SavantThird Path Savant
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1Vedalken AethermageVedalken Aethermage
- 1Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1Wren's Run HydraWren's Run Hydra
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Barrier BreachBarrier Breach
- 1Boon of BoseijuBoon of Boseiju
- 1Decree of SavageryDecree of Savagery
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Gaea's GiftGaea's Gift
- 1GlintGlint
- 1High StrideHigh Stride
- 1Khalni AmbushKhalni Ambush
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Sage's DousingSage's Dousing
- 1Savage SummoningSavage Summoning
- 1Shore UpShore Up
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1You Come to a RiverYou Come to a River
Sorceries (6)
- 1Dryad's RevivalDryad's Revival
- 1Glimpse the CosmosGlimpse the Cosmos
- 1Rishkar's ExpertiseRishkar's Expertise
- 1Spring // MindSpring // Mind
- 1Step ThroughStep Through
- 1Threats UndetectedThreats Undetected
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bronze CudgelsBronze Cudgels
- 1Diviner's WandDiviner's Wand
- 1Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1Gemstone ArrayGemstone Array
- 1Horizon StoneHorizon Stone
- 1Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1Planar BridgePlanar Bridge
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of the ParunsSword of the Paruns
- 1Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1Winged BootsWinged Boots
- 1Wizard's RocketsWizard's Rockets
Enchantments (5)
- 1Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1Security BypassSecurity Bypass
- 1Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1Sinking FeelingSinking Feeling
- 1Thassa's IreThassa's Ire
Lands (32)
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1Blast ZoneBlast Zone
- 1Blighted CataractBlighted Cataract
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded GroveFlooded Grove
- 9ForestForest
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Memorial to GeniusMemorial to Genius
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1Remote IsleRemote Isle
- 1Slippery KarstSlippery Karst
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossal Skyturtle
Dimensional Infiltrator
Dimensional Infiltrator
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher
Gretchen Titchwillow
Gretchen Titchwillow
Hydra Broodmaster
Hydra Broodmaster
Hypnotic Grifter
Hypnotic Grifter
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Kruphix, God of Horizons
Magus of the Candelabra
Magus of the Candelabra
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Spectral Sailor
Spectral Sailor
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Third Path Savant
Third Path Savant
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Vedalken Aethermage
Vedalken Aethermage
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Wren's Run Hydra
Wren's Run Hydra
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Barrier Breach
Barrier Breach
Boon of Boseiju
Boon of Boseiju
Decree of Savagery
Decree of Savagery
Dive Down
Dive Down
Gaea's Gift
Gaea's Gift
Glint
Glint
High Stride
High Stride
Khalni Ambush
Khalni Ambush
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Sage's Dousing
Sage's Dousing
Savage Summoning
Savage Summoning
Shore Up
Shore Up
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
You Come to a River
You Come to a River
Sorceries (6)
Dryad's Revival
Dryad's Revival
Glimpse the Cosmos
Glimpse the Cosmos
Rishkar's Expertise
Rishkar's Expertise
Spring // Mind
Spring // Mind
Step Through
Step Through
Threats Undetected
Threats Undetected
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bronze Cudgels
Bronze Cudgels
Diviner's Wand
Diviner's Wand
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Gemstone Array
Gemstone Array
Horizon Stone
Horizon Stone
Mask of Avacyn
Mask of Avacyn
Planar Bridge
Planar Bridge
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Paruns
Sword of the Paruns
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Winged Boots
Winged Boots
Wizard's Rockets
Wizard's Rockets
Enchantments (5)
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Security Bypass
Security Bypass
Singing Bell Strike
Singing Bell Strike
Sinking Feeling
Sinking Feeling
Thassa's Ire
Thassa's Ire
Lands (14)
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Blast Zone
Blast Zone
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Cataract
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Grove
Flooded Grove
Memorial to Genius
Memorial to Genius
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Remote Isle
Remote Isle
Slippery Karst
Slippery Karst
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (2)
Forest
9 Forest
Island
9 Island