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Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Price tag $1.40

Legendary Creature — Spirit 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#107 Current Rank
#188 Last Week
#1017 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
+60% Synergy $0.64
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
+60% Synergy $0.13
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+56% Synergy $0.15
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $1.65
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+39% Synergy $0.87

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
+79% Synergy $0.21
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+72% Synergy $0.66
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+71% Synergy $1.33
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+70% Synergy $1.62
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+67% Synergy $0.90
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+65% Synergy $0.55
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+63% Synergy $0.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+62% Synergy $3.91
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+61% Synergy $1.17
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+59% Synergy $0.95

Top Cards

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

Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+57% Synergy $0.62
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+52% Synergy $5.36
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+49% Synergy $5.15
Fracture Fracture
+48% Synergy $0.80
Mortify Mortify
+46% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
+45% Synergy $0.32
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+44% Synergy $4.83
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+38% Synergy $2.09
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+38% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $64.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $44.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $52.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $33.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.72

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
+51% Synergy $9.29
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+51% Synergy $7.30
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+47% Synergy $10.48
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+44% Synergy $42.59
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+44% Synergy $1.15
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+43% Synergy $0.35
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+42% Synergy $0.73
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+42% Synergy $0.63
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+41% Synergy $3.32
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+41% Synergy $0.37
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+41% Synergy $1.74
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+40% Synergy $2.49
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+38% Synergy $0.26
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+38% Synergy $0.20
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+36% Synergy $16.57
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+36% Synergy $0.16
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $2.37
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+34% Synergy $0.38
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+32% Synergy $0.46
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+31% Synergy $0.59
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+28% Synergy $0.28
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+28% Synergy $7.30
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.31
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+26% Synergy $0.67
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+26% Synergy $0.57
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+21% Synergy $0.53
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+21% Synergy $0.33
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+20% Synergy $0.24
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.55
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+17% Synergy $0.35
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+17% Synergy $0.23
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+17% Synergy $2.57
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+17% Synergy $1.20
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+17% Synergy $1.46
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+16% Synergy $1.09
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $1.31
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+15% Synergy $0.80
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+14% Synergy $2.93
Cecil, Dark Knight Cecil, Redeemed Paladin Cecil, Dark Knight
+13% Synergy $2.90
King of the Oathbreakers King of the Oathbreakers
+13% Synergy $0.20
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+12% Synergy $3.02
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $10.94
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+11% Synergy $0.39
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+10% Synergy $0.78
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+10% Synergy $0.31
Moira and Teshar Moira and Teshar
+10% Synergy $0.20
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.22
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+7% Synergy $0.57
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-3% Synergy $0.13

Instants

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

Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+49% Synergy $0.18
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+41% Synergy $0.37
Inkshield Inkshield
+25% Synergy $10.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+25% Synergy $11.15
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+24% Synergy $6.91
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+21% Synergy $6.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $14.26
Utter End Utter End
+17% Synergy $0.18
Nasty End Nasty End
+14% Synergy $0.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+14% Synergy $10.81
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.49
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+12% Synergy $0.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $6.36
Zealous Persecution Zealous Persecution
+11% Synergy $0.09
Unmake Unmake
+10% Synergy $0.36
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $16.11
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $2.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $16.79
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $0.38
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+3% Synergy $0.09
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+2% Synergy $2.30
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.89
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $0.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.82
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 $12.87
Vindicate Vindicate
+42% Synergy $0.98
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+22% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.91
Can't Stay Away Can't Stay Away
+11% Synergy $0.15
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.27
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.56
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.26
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $7.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.17
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.45
Damn Damn
-16% Synergy $1.97

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+48% Synergy $0.27
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+26% Synergy $0.08
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $39.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $2.90
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+12% Synergy $2.58
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+12% Synergy $5.14
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+11% Synergy $3.72
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $15.98
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $13.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.22
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $40.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.49
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
+56% Synergy $0.20
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+28% Synergy $0.35
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+23% Synergy $0.23
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+21% Synergy $0.38
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+20% Synergy $0.29
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+20% Synergy $0.76
Together Forever Together Forever
+13% Synergy $0.21
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $1.50
Righteous War Righteous War
+7% Synergy $1.32
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 $0.19
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $24.99
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $3.12
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $1.62
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+4% Synergy $0.12
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+4% Synergy $0.70
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-2% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $18.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $15.25
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.98

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+23% Synergy $2.36
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
0% Synergy $0.71

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+44% Synergy $2.50
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+33% Synergy $0.21
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+31% Synergy $0.39
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $21.24
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 $6.60
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+9% Synergy $6.83
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.49
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $12.81
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.00
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.10
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.75
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $0.56
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $36.66
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.60
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.74
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $22.49
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+59% Synergy $1.49
Tome of the Guildpact Tome of the Guildpact
+11% Synergy $0.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $65.18
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.91
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $2.00
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+44% Synergy $6.53
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+31% Synergy $7.54
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $4.04
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+25% Synergy $1.10
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+24% Synergy $1.08
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+23% Synergy $0.23
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+18% Synergy $0.49
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+11% Synergy $13.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.76
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+8% Synergy $13.69
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.22
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.29
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+6% Synergy $5.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.45
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.61
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $1.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $14.12
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.02
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+3% Synergy $0.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.26
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $1.00
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.99
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.19
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $1.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-11% Synergy $0.13
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-12% Synergy $0.09

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