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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Price tag $2.39

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Giant Pirate

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3360 Current Rank
#3133 Last Week
#3886 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker.

Sisay vs ikra & Dargo vs Tymna & ARrden vs Bloodpod cEDh Gameplay

Sisay vs ikra & Dargo vs Tymna & ARrden vs Bloodpod cEDh Gameplay

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE X - ARDENN/TANA v ARMIX/KRAUM v ELSHA v TYMNA/DARGO - cEDH Gameplay

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE X - ARDENN/TANA v ARMIX/KRAUM v ELSHA v TYMNA/DARGO - cEDH Gameplay

Richard Week | Commander Clash S12 E22

Richard Week | Commander Clash S12 E22

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE II - JHOIRA v KRAUM/ARDENN v ARMIX/KRAUM v TYMNA/DARGO - cEDH

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE II - JHOIRA v KRAUM/ARDENN v ARMIX/KRAUM v TYMNA/DARGO - cEDH

Radiant & Siani vs Ardenn & Armix vs Dargo & Tormod vs Rebbec & Ich-Tekik *BUDGET* EDH / CMDR game

Radiant & Siani vs Ardenn & Armix vs Dargo & Tormod vs Rebbec & Ich-Tekik *BUDGET* EDH / CMDR game

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+56% Synergy $2.14
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+49% Synergy $2.97
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+47% Synergy $0.39
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+42% Synergy $1.88
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+39% Synergy $1.18
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $3.13
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+36% Synergy $0.18
Sunforger Sunforger
+34% Synergy $3.65
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+33% Synergy $1.63
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $2.82

Top Cards

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+31% Synergy $1.23
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+28% Synergy $0.71
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+27% Synergy $0.98
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+26% Synergy $8.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.93
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $4.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $42.23
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $10.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $62.01
Gamble Gamble
+15% Synergy $10.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $98.84
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $115.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $31.52
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $86.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

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

Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+26% Synergy $2.34
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+21% Synergy $1.12
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+21% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $9.76
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy $1.98
Memnite Memnite
+16% Synergy $1.70
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+15% Synergy $11.65
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+14% Synergy $0.97
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $29.73
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.30
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+13% Synergy $0.66
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+13% Synergy $0.17
Kobolds of Kher Keep Kobolds of Kher Keep
+13% Synergy $2.30
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+11% Synergy $2.83
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $37.52
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+9% Synergy $5.17
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+9% Synergy $20.98
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+9% Synergy $0.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+8% Synergy $7.32
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+7% Synergy $17.18
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+6% Synergy $0.83
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $7.61
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $1.21
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+2% Synergy $0.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $46.54
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
0% Synergy $0.44

Instants

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.63
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.86
Silence Silence
+16% Synergy $6.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.78
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.54
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+8% Synergy $2.28
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.80
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $8.67
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+7% Synergy $1.76
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.20
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.32
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.44
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $3.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+22% Synergy $8.47
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+20% Synergy $14.75
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+19% Synergy $1719.97
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+14% Synergy $0.72
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+9% Synergy $6.99
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $9.54
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+23% Synergy $0.13
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+21% Synergy $1.33
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+20% Synergy $0.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.36
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.45
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+17% Synergy $0.08
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+17% Synergy $0.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+16% Synergy $13.88
Flayer Husk Flayer Husk
+16% Synergy $0.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $6.34
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+15% Synergy $7.19
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $2.39
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+15% Synergy $5.27
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+15% Synergy $7.22
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+14% Synergy $7.43
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $18.25
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $0.96
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+14% Synergy $0.71
Batterskull Batterskull
+14% Synergy $4.53
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $5.18
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+14% Synergy $3.36
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $2.84
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+13% Synergy $0.44
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+12% Synergy $6.02
Greataxe Greataxe
+12% Synergy $0.08
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+11% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $40.10
Batterbone Batterbone
+11% Synergy $0.11
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+11% Synergy $0.18
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.23
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+10% Synergy $0.11
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $12.56
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+10% Synergy $0.26
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $21.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $2.37
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+8% Synergy $2.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.35
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $1.72
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $24.06
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.62

Enchantments

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

Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+22% Synergy $0.19
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+21% Synergy $16.85
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+17% Synergy $0.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+17% Synergy $2.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $4.67
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+9% Synergy $1.45
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $0.89
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $24.97
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.55
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.88

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+11% Synergy $6.37

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+28% Synergy $1.83
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.28
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+21% Synergy $0.46
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+20% Synergy $1.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.66
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $35.94
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+8% Synergy $0.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $11.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.18
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $5.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.41
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-8% Synergy $0.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $33.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $65.66
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $175.80
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+12% Synergy $0.25
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+11% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-14% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+23% Synergy $0.53
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $21.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $25.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.20
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $26.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $42.67
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $15.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $15.26
Plateau Plateau
+6% Synergy $328.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $23.91
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.06
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.38
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.13
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $15.25
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $9.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-12% Synergy $0.18
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

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

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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
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken 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
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Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
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
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
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Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar