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Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Price tag $0.87

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

Ranking

#163 Current Rank
#196 Last Week
#890 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.

Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+62% Synergy $0.95
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
+59% Synergy $0.10
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+56% Synergy $0.16
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $2.40
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+40% Synergy $0.21

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
+78% Synergy $0.23
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+72% Synergy $0.52
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+70% Synergy $1.44
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+68% Synergy $1.45
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+65% Synergy $1.02
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+65% Synergy $0.57
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+64% Synergy $0.20
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+62% Synergy $4.32
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+61% Synergy $1.32
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+59% Synergy $0.80

Top Cards

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

Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+56% Synergy $0.65
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+51% Synergy $5.36
Fracture Fracture
+48% Synergy $0.81
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+47% Synergy $5.68
Mortify Mortify
+46% Synergy $0.26
Despark Despark
+45% Synergy $0.32
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+42% Synergy $4.85
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+37% Synergy $1.77
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+37% Synergy $1.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

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

Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+50% Synergy $9.40
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+49% Synergy $7.33
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+46% Synergy $10.20
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+45% Synergy $41.79
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+43% Synergy $0.42
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+43% Synergy $0.55
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+43% Synergy $1.34
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $0.40
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+41% Synergy $0.64
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+41% Synergy $3.27
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+41% Synergy $2.23
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+41% Synergy $1.29
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+41% Synergy $3.03
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.22
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+35% Synergy $0.37
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+35% Synergy $0.20
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+34% Synergy $17.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.78
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+32% Synergy $0.47
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+30% Synergy $0.47
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+28% Synergy $0.24
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.37
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+26% Synergy $7.90
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+26% Synergy $0.50
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+25% Synergy $0.61
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+20% Synergy $0.52
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+20% Synergy $0.21
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+19% Synergy $0.29
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+19% Synergy $0.18
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $0.94
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.61
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+18% Synergy $2.11
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+17% Synergy $0.21
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+17% Synergy $2.52
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $1.24
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+16% Synergy $0.39
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.49
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+15% Synergy $0.74
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+15% Synergy $0.81
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+14% Synergy $3.68
Cecil, Dark Knight Cecil, Redeemed Paladin Cecil, Dark Knight
+13% Synergy $5.57
King of the Oathbreakers King of the Oathbreakers
+13% Synergy $0.19
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+12% Synergy $2.95
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $8.16
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.32
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+10% Synergy $0.37
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+10% Synergy $0.80
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.17
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+7% Synergy $0.64
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-3% Synergy $0.16

Instants

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

Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+49% Synergy $0.15
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+40% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $11.91
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+24% Synergy $7.10
Inkshield Inkshield
+23% Synergy $10.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $16.24
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+20% Synergy $6.66
Utter End Utter End
+16% Synergy $0.19
Nasty End Nasty End
+15% Synergy $0.08
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+14% Synergy $8.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $6.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.77
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+12% Synergy $0.79
Unmake Unmake
+10% Synergy $0.34
Zealous Persecution Zealous Persecution
+10% Synergy $0.09
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+7% Synergy $16.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.21
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.09
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.17
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+4% Synergy $1.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.90
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+1% Synergy $2.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $0.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.84
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

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

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+44% Synergy $9.99
Vindicate Vindicate
+42% Synergy $0.91
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+23% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.25
Can't Stay Away Can't Stay Away
+11% Synergy $0.15
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.47
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.60
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.32
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.48
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.56
Damn Damn
-16% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+48% Synergy $0.26
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+26% Synergy $0.09
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $41.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $2.94
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+12% Synergy $3.87
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+11% Synergy $5.27
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+10% Synergy $4.33
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $7.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $17.15
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $14.36
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.86
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

The Kenriths' Royal Funeral The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
+55% Synergy $0.17
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+28% Synergy $0.41
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+23% Synergy $0.22
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+21% Synergy $0.34
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+20% Synergy $0.29
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+19% Synergy $0.72
Together Forever Together Forever
+13% Synergy $0.21
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.44
Righteous War Righteous War
+8% Synergy $1.33
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+6% Synergy $0.79
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.55
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.47
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+4% Synergy $0.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.40
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+4% Synergy $0.68
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $1.65
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $21.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $15.42
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.67
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-3% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+23% Synergy $2.39
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+2% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+43% Synergy $2.28
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+33% Synergy $0.19
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+32% Synergy $0.55
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+26% Synergy $21.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+26% Synergy $0.49
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+23% Synergy $0.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $6.61
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+9% Synergy $8.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.65
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.78
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.50
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.97
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $0.66
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $0.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $34.54
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.76
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $24.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+60% Synergy $1.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $67.47
Tome of the Guildpact Tome of the Guildpact
+10% Synergy $0.58
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.91
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+43% Synergy $6.72
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+28% Synergy $8.13
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+27% Synergy $4.16
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+24% Synergy $0.89
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+23% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+22% Synergy $0.68
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+18% Synergy $0.12
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+17% Synergy $0.48
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+10% Synergy $13.73
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.80
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+7% Synergy $13.57
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.32
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $6.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.75
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+4% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $7.92
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.47
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $1.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-11% Synergy $0.15
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-11% Synergy $0.10

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