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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $3.50

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 69% Auras 6% Enchantress 6% Extra Combats 6% Storm 6% Voltron 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4321 Current Rank
#3623 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Snort Snort
+32% Synergy $0.71
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+28% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+56% Synergy $2.39
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+53% Synergy $1.19
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+52% Synergy $1.32
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+51% Synergy $1.87
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+49% Synergy $0.09
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+46% Synergy $1.70
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+45% Synergy $0.81
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+45% Synergy $1.33
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+44% Synergy $0.77
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+43% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+43% Synergy $1.06
Ogre's Cleaver Ogre's Cleaver
+43% Synergy $0.21
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+41% Synergy $2.31
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+40% Synergy $1.97
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+38% Synergy $0.17
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+31% Synergy $0.34
Sunforger Sunforger
+28% Synergy $3.06
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+28% Synergy $1.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+35% Synergy $0.41
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+33% Synergy $3.04
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+32% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+30% Synergy $0.11
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+27% Synergy $0.57
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+25% Synergy $0.18
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+21% Synergy $0.73
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+21% Synergy $0.32
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
+18% Synergy $0.05
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+17% Synergy $2.09
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+17% Synergy $1.56
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+15% Synergy $1.74
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+13% Synergy $1.09
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $1.61
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.08
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+9% Synergy $0.32
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+9% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+9% Synergy $0.83
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+6% Synergy $24.93
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+6% Synergy $31.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist safe.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+38% Synergy $0.48
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+34% Synergy $0.32
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+34% Synergy $0.94
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.57
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+20% Synergy $0.09
Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy $0.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+18% Synergy $1.76
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+12% Synergy $0.38
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+11% Synergy $0.13
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.62
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+10% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $0.98
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $8.49
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-21% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-31% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+30% Synergy $4.41
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+21% Synergy $5.26
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+17% Synergy $0.46
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+16% Synergy $0.27
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+13% Synergy $0.44
Fireball Fireball
+13% Synergy $0.07
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+10% Synergy $0.37
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $8.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+30% Synergy $0.64
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+28% Synergy $0.22
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+27% Synergy $0.20
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+26% Synergy $0.10
Greataxe Greataxe
+25% Synergy $0.09
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+21% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.24
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.02
Sigil of Distinction Sigil of Distinction
+17% Synergy $0.85
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+17% Synergy $0.50
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+17% Synergy $0.58
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.61
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+16% Synergy $0.08
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+16% Synergy $4.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $7.32
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+15% Synergy $8.74
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+15% Synergy $0.30
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+15% Synergy $0.19
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.05
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $5.20
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+14% Synergy $0.12
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+13% Synergy $0.37
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+13% Synergy $0.23
Loreseeker's Stone Loreseeker's Stone
+13% Synergy $0.10
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+12% Synergy $0.03
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+12% Synergy $5.92
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.18
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+11% Synergy $0.13
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $12.75
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy $9.77
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $2.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.24
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy $0.40
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+20% Synergy $18.73
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+13% Synergy $0.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy $0.47
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+12% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+11% Synergy $1.46
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy $0.05
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $21.70

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+42% Synergy $0.58
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.08
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+12% Synergy $1.93
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $1.33
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $9.47
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.22

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+18% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-18% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $1.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.42
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.34
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy $24.53
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.21
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-16% Synergy $8.57
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-18% Synergy $4.49
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-20% Synergy $11.54
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-21% Synergy $0.36

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ian the Reckless Ian the Reckless