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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Price tag $3.51

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Kraken

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+99% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+98% Synergy $1.08
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+93% Synergy $1.97
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+91% Synergy $0.40
Barricade Breaker Barricade Breaker
+50% Synergy $0.06
Great Whale Great Whale
+50% Synergy $20.13
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+50% Synergy $0.56
Palinchron Palinchron
+50% Synergy $40.07
Razor Golem Razor Golem
+50% Synergy $0.18
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+50% Synergy $0.15
Spire Golem Spire Golem
+50% Synergy $0.28
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+50% Synergy $0.25
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+50% Synergy $0.18
Gearseeker Serpent Gearseeker Serpent
+50% Synergy $0.04
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+50% Synergy $0.03
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+50% Synergy $0.57
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+50% Synergy $0.46
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+50% Synergy $0.17
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+49% Synergy $0.85
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+49% Synergy $24.67
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+49% Synergy $0.19
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.13
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+49% Synergy $1.14
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+49% Synergy $0.12
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+48% Synergy $1.09
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+48% Synergy $12.05
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+48% Synergy $0.34
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+47% Synergy $5.47
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+47% Synergy $5.93
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+47% Synergy $9.51
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+46% Synergy $4.68
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+46% Synergy $0.61
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+41% Synergy $1.73
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+39% Synergy $2.89
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+39% Synergy $0.32
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $42.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken safe.

Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+99% Synergy $0.68
Resculpt Resculpt
+96% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+88% Synergy $7.64
Dispatch Dispatch
+87% Synergy $0.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+65% Synergy $0.84
Into the Story Into the Story
+50% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+49% Synergy $1.16
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+47% Synergy $0.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+46% Synergy $0.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+45% Synergy $0.10
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+45% Synergy $0.17
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+44% Synergy $0.60
Aetherize Aetherize
+41% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+40% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+28% Synergy $0.80
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+93% Synergy $0.39
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+50% Synergy $0.92
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+49% Synergy $0.55
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+49% Synergy $0.20
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $0.62
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $1.94
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+45% Synergy $0.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+43% Synergy $2.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy $7.90
Windfall Windfall
+37% Synergy $3.95
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+35% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptic Coat Cryptic Coat
+100% Synergy $0.20
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+99% Synergy $2.39
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+99% Synergy $14.36
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+99% Synergy $0.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+98% Synergy $12.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+50% Synergy $0.30
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+50% Synergy $0.09
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+50% Synergy $2.06
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+50% Synergy $1.87
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+49% Synergy $1.12
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+49% Synergy $8.74
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $1.06
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+49% Synergy $1.38
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.35
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.02
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+49% Synergy $0.77
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+48% Synergy $0.92
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+48% Synergy $22.80
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+47% Synergy $17.15
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+47% Synergy $0.52
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy $20.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $7.32
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+45% Synergy $2.13
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+44% Synergy $18.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+41% Synergy $5.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Omniscience Omniscience
+48% Synergy $3.83
Land Tax Land Tax
+41% Synergy $21.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+33% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+86% Synergy $0.76
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+85% Synergy $0.58
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+50% Synergy $1.51
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+50% Synergy $0.50
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+50% Synergy $0.50
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+49% Synergy $0.45
Karoo Karoo
+49% Synergy $1.00
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+47% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+44% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+42% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $1.12
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+49% Synergy $32.45
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+47% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+47% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $1.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $2.44
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+39% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+75% Synergy $8.46
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+61% Synergy $0.27
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+50% Synergy $0.50
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+49% Synergy $0.29
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+49% Synergy $0.21
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+49% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+42% Synergy $3.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+28% Synergy $3.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+28% Synergy $4.40
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+26% Synergy $4.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.45
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.62
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.92
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tana, the Bloodsower Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero