Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler - Budget
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 Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Bellowing CrierBellowing Crier
- 1 Beluna's GatekeeperBeluna's Gatekeeper
- 1 Bhaal's InvokerBhaal's Invoker
- 1 Cathar's ShieldCathar's Shield
- 1 Chandra, Torch of DefianceChandra, Torch of Defiance
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Cori Mountain MonasteryCori Mountain Monastery
- 1 Descendant of SoramaroDescendant of Soramaro
- 1 Dirgur Island DragonDirgur Island Dragon
- 1 Dive DownDive Down
- 1 Drownyard LurkerDrownyard Lurker
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1 Fang DragonFang Dragon
- 1 Fire DiamondFire Diamond
- 1 Flamewave InvokerFlamewave Invoker
- 1 Glassworks // Shattered YardGlassworks // Shattered Yard
- 1 Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1 Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1 Grabby GiantGrabby Giant
- 1 Heroes' HangoutHeroes' Hangout
- 1 Hithlain KnotsHithlain Knots
- 1 Ignite the FutureIgnite the Future
- 1 Impossible InfernoImpossible Inferno
- 1 Irascible WolverineIrascible Wolverine
- 14 IslandIsland
- 1 Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1 Izzet GuildgateIzzet Guildgate
- 1 Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1 Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1 Meat Locker // Drowned DinerMeat Locker // Drowned Diner
- 1 Merfolk ThaumaturgistMerfolk Thaumaturgist
- 1 Mind SpiralMind Spiral
- 1 Mirrorshell CrabMirrorshell Crab
- 1 Molten TributaryMolten Tributary
- 12 MountainMountain
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Nivix GuildmageNivix Guildmage
- 1 OliphauntOliphaunt
- 1 PonderPonder
- 1 Prismari CampusPrismari Campus
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Psychic ImpetusPsychic Impetus
- 1 Reckless ImpulseReckless Impulse
- 1 Riverwalk TechniqueRiverwalk Technique
- 1 Run Away TogetherRun Away Together
- 1 Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1 Seize OpportunitySeize Opportunity
- 1 Shell ShieldShell Shield
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Singing Bell StrikeSinging Bell Strike
- 1 Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Soulknife SpySoulknife Spy
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Stormshriek FeralStormshriek Feral
- 1 Swiftwater CliffsSwiftwater Cliffs
- 1 Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1 Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1 Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
- 1 Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1 Triple TriadTriple Triad
- 1 Tuskeri FirewalkerTuskeri Firewalker
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Uvilda, Dean of PerfectionUvilda, Dean of Perfection
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Wrenn's ResolveWrenn's Resolve
- 1 You Find Some PrisonersYou Find Some Prisoners
- 1 Young Blue DragonYoung Blue Dragon
Bellowing Crier
Bellowing Crier
Beluna's Gatekeeper
Beluna's Gatekeeper
Bhaal's Invoker
Bhaal's Invoker
Descendant of Soramaro
Descendant of Soramaro
Dirgur Island Dragon
Dirgur Island Dragon
Drownyard Lurker
Drownyard Lurker
Fang Dragon
Fang Dragon
Flamewave Invoker
Flamewave Invoker
Goblin Electromancer
Goblin Electromancer
Grabby Giant
Grabby Giant
Irascible Wolverine
Irascible Wolverine
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
Mirrorshell Crab
Mirrorshell Crab
Nivix Guildmage
Nivix Guildmage
Oliphaunt
Oliphaunt
Prismite
Prismite
Soulknife Spy
Soulknife Spy
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Stormshriek Feral
Stormshriek Feral
Sword Coast Serpent
Sword Coast Serpent
Tuskeri Firewalker
Tuskeri Firewalker
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Young Blue Dragon
Young Blue Dragon
Instants (14)
Dive Down
Dive Down
Hithlain Knots
Hithlain Knots
Impossible Inferno
Impossible Inferno
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Negate
Negate
Riverwalk Technique
Riverwalk Technique
Run Away Together
Run Away Together
Saw It Coming
Saw It Coming
Seize Opportunity
Seize Opportunity
Shell Shield
Shell Shield
Shore Up
Shore Up
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
You Find Some Prisoners
You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries (8)
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Heroes' Hangout
Heroes' Hangout
Ignite the Future
Ignite the Future
Mind Spiral
Mind Spiral
Ponder
Ponder
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Wrenn's Resolve
Wrenn's Resolve
Artifacts (10)
Accorder's Shield
Accorder's Shield
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Cathar's Shield
Cathar's Shield
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Fire Diamond
Fire Diamond
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (6)
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
Psychic Impetus
Psychic Impetus
Singing Bell Strike
Singing Bell Strike
Triple Triad
Triple Triad
Planeswalkers (1)
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Lands (9)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Guildgate
Izzet Guildgate
Molten Tributary
Molten Tributary
Prismari Campus
Prismari Campus
Swiftwater Cliffs
Swiftwater Cliffs
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Basics (2)
Island
14 Islands
Mountain
12 Mountains