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Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureSpirit Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#236 Current Rank
#238 Last Week
#739 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.

Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+34% Synergy $0.85
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+14% Synergy $0.13
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $1.01
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $109.80
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $6.79

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
+76% Synergy $0.26
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+72% Synergy $0.70
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+69% Synergy $1.43
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+68% Synergy $2.88
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+65% Synergy $0.53
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+65% Synergy $0.18
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+64% Synergy $0.97
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+64% Synergy $0.97
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+61% Synergy $5.68
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+60% Synergy $2.34

Top Cards

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

Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
+60% Synergy $0.10
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+56% Synergy $2.96
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+49% Synergy $7.33
Fracture Fracture
+48% Synergy $0.84
Despark Despark
+46% Synergy $0.37
Mortify Mortify
+46% Synergy $0.25
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+41% Synergy $3.73
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+38% Synergy $1.35
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+36% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

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

Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+56% Synergy $0.15
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+55% Synergy $3.09
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+55% Synergy $0.66
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+49% Synergy $10.97
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+46% Synergy $7.52
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+46% Synergy $8.50
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+45% Synergy $11.22
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+45% Synergy $0.41
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+44% Synergy $29.02
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.39
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+43% Synergy $0.92
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+43% Synergy $0.72
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+43% Synergy $2.64
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+42% Synergy $0.16
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+41% Synergy $0.42
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+41% Synergy $1.49
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+40% Synergy $5.38
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+40% Synergy $3.22
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.29
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+36% Synergy $0.41
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $2.46
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+31% Synergy $0.45
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+31% Synergy $17.01
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+28% Synergy $0.33
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.33
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+27% Synergy $0.20
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+26% Synergy $0.13
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+23% Synergy $8.51
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.57
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+21% Synergy $0.51
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+20% Synergy $0.83
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+20% Synergy $0.16
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+18% Synergy $0.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.71
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $1.61
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+17% Synergy $0.26
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+17% Synergy $1.01
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+17% Synergy $0.38
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+16% Synergy $0.32
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $2.15
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+15% Synergy $0.65
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.22
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $2.12
King of the Oathbreakers King of the Oathbreakers
+13% Synergy $0.18
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $5.48
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+12% Synergy $4.59
Cecil, Dark Knight Cecil, Redeemed Paladin Cecil, Dark Knight
+12% Synergy $2.36
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+10% Synergy $0.34
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-3% Synergy $0.14

Instants

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

Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+50% Synergy $0.16
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+42% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $8.12
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+22% Synergy $4.36
Inkshield Inkshield
+21% Synergy $10.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $17.03
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+19% Synergy $6.59
Utter End Utter End
+17% Synergy $0.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+14% Synergy $4.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $3.24
Nasty End Nasty End
+13% Synergy $0.10
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+13% Synergy $0.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $6.18
Zealous Persecution Zealous Persecution
+11% Synergy $0.09
Unmake Unmake
+10% Synergy $0.34
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+8% Synergy $16.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.02
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+6% Synergy $1.07
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $0.58
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+4% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $18.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.86
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+1% Synergy $2.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.59
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

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

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+44% Synergy $6.16
Vindicate Vindicate
+42% Synergy $0.66
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+25% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.43
Can't Stay Away Can't Stay Away
+13% Synergy $0.13
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.51
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.42
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.14
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.54
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.38
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
-16% Synergy $1.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+47% Synergy $0.32
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+25% Synergy $0.09
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+24% Synergy $44.45
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+12% Synergy $2.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.26
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+11% Synergy $6.35
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+10% Synergy $3.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $8.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $15.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $3.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.16
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+30% Synergy $0.46
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+24% Synergy $0.18
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+20% Synergy $0.40
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+19% Synergy $0.36
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+18% Synergy $0.58
Together Forever Together Forever
+15% Synergy $0.17
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.47
Righteous War Righteous War
+8% Synergy $1.39
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.20
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+6% Synergy $1.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.62
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+4% Synergy $0.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.73
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+4% Synergy $0.62
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-1% Synergy $0.47
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $20.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.35

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+24% Synergy $2.45
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+3% Synergy $0.74

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+43% Synergy $4.66
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+33% Synergy $0.47
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+33% Synergy $0.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+27% Synergy $0.51
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+25% Synergy $23.29
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+22% Synergy $0.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $7.19
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+9% Synergy $9.00
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.53
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.30
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $0.94
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $25.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+59% Synergy $1.21
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.41
Tome of the Guildpact Tome of the Guildpact
+10% Synergy $0.55
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $65.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.79
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.21

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 $5.70
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+26% Synergy $10.02
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+24% Synergy $4.95
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+24% Synergy $0.39
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+24% Synergy $0.18
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+21% Synergy $0.65
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+18% Synergy $0.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+17% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $13.50
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.86
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.27
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+6% Synergy $13.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.02
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $6.49
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.53
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+5% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.99
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.21
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-10% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-11% Synergy $0.19

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