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Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureSpirit Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#300 Current Rank
#343 Last Week
#650 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness decks.

Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+6% Synergy $4.40
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+3% Synergy $1.45
The Spot, Living Portal The Spot, Living Portal
+3% Synergy $0.24
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+1% Synergy $0.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness's abilities and overall game plan.

Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+74% Synergy $0.26
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+72% Synergy $0.97
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+68% Synergy $1.11
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+68% Synergy $2.70
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+65% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+65% Synergy $0.67
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+64% Synergy $0.98
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+64% Synergy $1.50
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
+60% Synergy $0.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+60% Synergy $6.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness decks.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+60% Synergy $3.35
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+57% Synergy $0.11
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+56% Synergy $2.68
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+48% Synergy $8.60
Fracture Fracture
+48% Synergy $0.82
Despark Despark
+46% Synergy $0.47
Mortify Mortify
+46% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+38% Synergy $1.64
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+35% Synergy $2.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $36.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $48.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+55% Synergy $2.41
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+53% Synergy $0.72
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+49% Synergy $11.88
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+45% Synergy $8.80
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+45% Synergy $11.57
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+45% Synergy $0.91
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+45% Synergy $8.58
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+44% Synergy $0.38
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+44% Synergy $25.40
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.31
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+43% Synergy $0.88
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+43% Synergy $0.14
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+43% Synergy $1.97
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+41% Synergy $5.29
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $1.08
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+40% Synergy $0.34
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+40% Synergy $0.55
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+40% Synergy $1.23
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+39% Synergy $3.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.16
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+37% Synergy $0.45
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+32% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $2.33
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+30% Synergy $0.49
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+28% Synergy $19.18
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+28% Synergy $0.31
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.23
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+26% Synergy $0.16
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+26% Synergy $0.18
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+23% Synergy $8.14
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+21% Synergy $1.22
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+21% Synergy $0.53
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.43
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+20% Synergy $0.15
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+18% Synergy $1.54
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+18% Synergy $0.16
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+17% Synergy $0.35
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+16% Synergy $0.62
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $2.03
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+16% Synergy $1.01
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+16% Synergy $0.07
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+15% Synergy $0.35
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+14% Synergy $2.00
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.15
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $6.00
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+11% Synergy $0.38
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+11% Synergy $5.46
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness safe.

Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+50% Synergy $0.12
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+42% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $8.91
Inkshield Inkshield
+21% Synergy $8.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+21% Synergy $17.98
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+21% Synergy $5.66
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+19% Synergy $6.59
Utter End Utter End
+16% Synergy $0.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+14% Synergy $6.87
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+14% Synergy $0.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $3.46
Nasty End Nasty End
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $7.43
Unmake Unmake
+10% Synergy $0.30
Zealous Persecution Zealous Persecution
+10% Synergy $0.12
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+8% Synergy $15.58
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+7% Synergy $1.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.36
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+5% Synergy $0.11
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+4% Synergy $0.71
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+4% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $19.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.86
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.68
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness's game plan and control the board.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+44% Synergy $5.66
Vindicate Vindicate
+41% Synergy $0.49
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+25% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.42
Can't Stay Away Can't Stay Away
+14% Synergy $0.19
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.45
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.43
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.15
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.94
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.49
Damn Damn
-16% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+46% Synergy $0.28
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+25% Synergy $0.09
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $43.91
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+12% Synergy $4.02
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.45
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+10% Synergy $8.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+9% Synergy $5.02
The Seriema The Seriema
+8% Synergy $0.94
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $7.91
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $18.76
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $2.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Kenriths' Royal Funeral The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
+54% Synergy $0.22
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+30% Synergy $0.40
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+24% Synergy $0.40
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+20% Synergy $0.33
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+18% Synergy $0.34
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+17% Synergy $0.69
Together Forever Together Forever
+15% Synergy $0.20
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.56
Righteous War Righteous War
+8% Synergy $1.40
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.18
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+6% Synergy $1.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.32
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+4% Synergy $0.10
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+4% Synergy $0.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.39
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
0% Synergy $0.47
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $22.02
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+23% Synergy $2.28
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+4% Synergy $0.73

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+43% Synergy $4.06
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+32% Synergy $0.58
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+32% Synergy $0.20
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+27% Synergy $0.72
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $25.21
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+23% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $7.03
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+9% Synergy $9.02
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.80
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.87
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $39.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.15
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.92
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.03
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.60
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+57% Synergy $2.01
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.34
Tome of the Guildpact Tome of the Guildpact
+10% Synergy $0.57
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $64.47
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.09
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+5% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+42% Synergy $6.54
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+25% Synergy $8.83
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+24% Synergy $0.40
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+23% Synergy $4.59
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+23% Synergy $0.41
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+21% Synergy $0.67
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+17% Synergy $0.33
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.18
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $12.60
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.84
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+6% Synergy $12.98
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.36
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.84
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+5% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.48
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.81
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-10% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-11% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness.

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tymna the Weaver Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Iron Throne Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Iron Throne
Anafenza, the Foremost Anafenza, the Foremost
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Criminal Past Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Criminal Past
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tormod, the Desecrator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa