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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $2.72

Legendary CreatureKor Scout

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2717 Current Rank
#2965 Last Week
#3176 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

Partner Commanders

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can partner with any of these 58 commanders.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Honored Knight-Captain Honored Knight-Captain
+8% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+56% Synergy $2.24
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+54% Synergy $1.76
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+54% Synergy $1.50
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+54% Synergy $1.78
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+53% Synergy $1.84
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+52% Synergy $9.03
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+46% Synergy $0.71
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+46% Synergy $28.81
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+44% Synergy $0.32
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+40% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+39% Synergy $18.62
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+37% Synergy $0.99
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+36% Synergy $3.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+35% Synergy $35.57
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+28% Synergy $0.29
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+28% Synergy $3.95
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+27% Synergy $0.20
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+26% Synergy $29.69
Kor Duelist Kor Duelist
+25% Synergy $0.19
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+24% Synergy $0.17
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.23
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+22% Synergy $6.75
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+20% Synergy $0.47
Armament Master Armament Master
+17% Synergy $0.20
Kitesail Apprentice Kitesail Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.28
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+14% Synergy $0.24
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+13% Synergy $3.92
Kor Outfitter Kor Outfitter
+13% Synergy $0.14
Kor Sanctifiers Kor Sanctifiers
+13% Synergy $0.14
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+12% Synergy $2.06
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+11% Synergy $0.22
Cliff Threader Cliff Threader
+11% Synergy $0.03
Marsh Threader Marsh Threader
+11% Synergy $0.06
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $6.98
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+10% Synergy $0.94
Kor Celebrant Kor Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.08
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.33
Stone Haven Pilgrim Stone Haven Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.06
Kor Blademaster Kor Blademaster
+8% Synergy $0.16
Kor Bladewhirl Kor Bladewhirl
+8% Synergy $0.11
Farsight Adept Farsight Adept
+8% Synergy $0.05
Thunderous Orator Thunderous Orator
+8% Synergy $0.09
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.40
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+7% Synergy $0.11
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $1.14
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+6% Synergy $0.65
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+5% Synergy $1.45
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.71
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+4% Synergy $10.22
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.09
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+3% Synergy $0.46
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.43
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+2% Synergy $1.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $10.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.23
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-5% Synergy $1.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-6% Synergy $1.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $45.59
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-12% Synergy $9.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $1.84

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+22% Synergy $0.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.17
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+8% Synergy $2.93
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.13
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+7% Synergy $2.55
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.36
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+5% Synergy $0.59
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+5% Synergy $0.13
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.61
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+3% Synergy $0.11
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.09
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.73
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.22
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.73
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-19% Synergy $17.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.55
Single Combat Single Combat
+16% Synergy $0.49
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $0.96
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+8% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.26
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.57
Retether Retether
+3% Synergy $3.00
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.29
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $0.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $9.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+36% Synergy $15.92
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+34% Synergy $1.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.29
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+33% Synergy $2.12
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+32% Synergy $15.67
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+31% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $42.43
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+28% Synergy $7.52
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+28% Synergy $11.62
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $34.22
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+28% Synergy $0.17
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+27% Synergy $1.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+26% Synergy $36.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+25% Synergy $18.49
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+25% Synergy $0.27
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+25% Synergy $1.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+25% Synergy $1.98
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+24% Synergy $0.43
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+24% Synergy $7.28
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+23% Synergy $8.31
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.04
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+21% Synergy $30.22
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+21% Synergy $13.59
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+20% Synergy $5.90
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+19% Synergy $0.33
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $15.40
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+15% Synergy $3.87
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+15% Synergy $0.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+14% Synergy $1.22
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+14% Synergy $0.10
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+14% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+13% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+12% Synergy $4.35
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+12% Synergy $0.05
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $1.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.62
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.74
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+9% Synergy $1.07
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $4.64
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.53
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.22
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+4% Synergy $14.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-25% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+25% Synergy $4.57
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+19% Synergy $1.37
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+17% Synergy $0.28
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+12% Synergy $1.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $6.05
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+10% Synergy $2.26
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.05
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $3.81
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+6% Synergy $5.38
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+6% Synergy $0.19
Quest for the Holy Relic Quest for the Holy Relic
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bound in Gold Bound in Gold
+6% Synergy $0.05
Candletrap Candletrap
+6% Synergy $0.03
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+6% Synergy $0.09
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.34
Prison Term Prison Term
+5% Synergy $0.52
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+4% Synergy $1.45
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.39
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+4% Synergy $3.76
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $3.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $3.09
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+3% Synergy $1.55
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+2% Synergy $4.60
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.48
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.22
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+1% Synergy $0.16
Ossification Ossification
0% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $4.35
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $20.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $1.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+28% Synergy $0.66
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+6% Synergy $6.96
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-6% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $10.32
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $1.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+6% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $11.12
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $41.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.51
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $16.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-15% Synergy $3.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $35.89
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $2.85
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-22% Synergy $4.66

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $2.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.86
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $18.81
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.18
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.21

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
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