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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $3.12

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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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4909 Current Rank
#4276 Past 2 Years
23 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 33% of decks $0.26
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26

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 in 70% of decks $2.77
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+53% Synergy in 61% of decks $4.80
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+52% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.89
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.86
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+49% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.18
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+46% Synergy in 65% of decks $2.46
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+45% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.76
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+45% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.93
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+44% Synergy in 52% of decks $3.85
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+43% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.32

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 in 52% of decks $2.48
Ogre's Cleaver Ogre's Cleaver
+43% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+41% Synergy in 57% of decks $3.07
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+40% Synergy in 61% of decks $1.71
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.25
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+31% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.64
Sunforger Sunforger
+28% Synergy in 48% of decks $3.27
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+28% Synergy in 44% of decks $4.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.42

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $46.87

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 in 35% of decks $2.08
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+33% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.90
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+32% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.18
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.27
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.79
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+21% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.94
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.41
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.22
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.74
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.00
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.33
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.53
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.07
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.43
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.37
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.60
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $28.22
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $20.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.54
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $13.01
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy in 17% of decks $54.35

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 in 56% of decks $0.44
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.50
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.79
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.66
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.66
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.36
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.49
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.42
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.92
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $18.68
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.98
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-21% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-31% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.33

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 in 35% of decks $6.64
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $9.40
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.02
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.08
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.26
Fireball Fireball
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $9.99
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.27
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.19
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.41
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Greataxe Greataxe
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.22
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.30
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.54
Sigil of Distinction Sigil of Distinction
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.64
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.47
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.72
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.52
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $5.98
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $9.71
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.34
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.48
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.33
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.07
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.24
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.66
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.68
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Loreseeker's Stone Loreseeker's Stone
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.14
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.69
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.03
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $28.25
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.83

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 in 35% of decks $1.91
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.81
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $37.19
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.42
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.10
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.71
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $16.41

Utility Lands

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

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+42% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.41
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $8.32
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.12
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+10% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $19.59
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy in 26% of decks $11.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.39
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.31

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 in 20% of decks $3.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.22
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.10
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-10% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.83
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $30.99
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-13% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-16% Synergy in 26% of decks $9.84
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-18% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.73
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-20% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.60
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-21% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.23

Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Deck Stats

Based on 23 Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 19
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 23
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 34

Lands: 20 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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