Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
$3.08
$3.08Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Bird
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#1681
Current Rank
#1747
Last Week
#1633
Last Month
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar.
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Ardenn & Esior vs. Nymris Control [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering
Partner Commanders
This combination consists of these two partner commanders:
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks.
Buster Sword+28% Synergy
$35.04
Wrecking Ball Arm+28% Synergy
$0.45
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+21% Synergy
$24.03
Genji Glove+15% Synergy
$3.38
Machinist's Arsenal+11% Synergy
$0.51
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's abilities and overall game plan.
Puresteel Paladin+76% Synergy
$1.86
Colossus Hammer+75% Synergy
$1.76
Sram, Senior Edificer+73% Synergy
$1.46
Blackblade Reforged+71% Synergy
$2.28
Robe of the Archmagi+68% Synergy
$0.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+64% Synergy
$0.83
Nettlecyst+63% Synergy
$1.35
Loxodon Warhammer+61% Synergy
$0.99
Sword of Vengeance+59% Synergy
$0.71
Mask of Memory+57% Synergy
$0.29
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks.
Thran Power Suit+57% Synergy
$1.23
Open the Armory+55% Synergy
$1.76
Masterwork of Ingenuity+53% Synergy
$1.01
The Key to the Vault+51% Synergy
$0.32
Fireshrieker+50% Synergy
$0.27
The Reality Chip+43% Synergy
$2.59
Swiftfoot Boots+28% Synergy
$1.32
Path to Exile+9% Synergy
$0.93
Swords to Plowshares+6% Synergy
$1.28
Counterspell-4% Synergy
$1.28
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Teferi's Protection+11% Synergy
$49.97
Urza, Lord High Artificer+11% Synergy
$11.67
Fierce Guardianship+8% Synergy
$42.10
Ancient Tomb+7% Synergy
$95.04
Enlightened Tutor+2% Synergy
$36.35
The One Ring0% Synergy
$82.70
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$61.91
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$46.53
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
$49.41
Mystical Tutor-10% Synergy
$15.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stoneforge Mystic+48% Synergy
$28.81
Shimmer Dragon+47% Synergy
$0.18
Lion Sash+38% Synergy
$1.11
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+33% Synergy
$0.31
Thought Monitor+28% Synergy
$0.42
Halvar, God of Battle+27% Synergy
$29.78
Armored Skyhunter+26% Synergy
$4.03
Codsworth, Handy Helper+26% Synergy
$10.22
Indomitable Archangel+25% Synergy
$0.40
Trinket Mage+21% Synergy
$0.75
Trophy Mage+20% Synergy
$0.49
Vedalken Archmage+19% Synergy
$10.61
Etherium Sculptor+16% Synergy
$0.88
Tribute Mage+14% Synergy
$1.00
Cloudsteel Kirin+14% Synergy
$0.29
Bastion Protector+13% Synergy
$0.80
Bronze Guardian+12% Synergy
$1.18
Armguard Familiar+12% Synergy
$0.06
Stonehewer Giant+12% Synergy
$6.80
Starnheim Courser+11% Synergy
$0.20
Acquisition Octopus+11% Synergy
$0.07
Gold-Forged Thopteryx+9% Synergy
$0.22
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+9% Synergy
$0.93
Mother of Runes+9% Synergy
$9.60
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+8% Synergy
$0.56
Blighted Agent+8% Synergy
$0.98
Balan, Wandering Knight+6% Synergy
$0.47
Mendicant Core, Guidelight+5% Synergy
$0.76
Thieving Skydiver+5% Synergy
$0.22
Invisible Stalker+5% Synergy
$0.51
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+4% Synergy
$0.53
Loyal Drake+4% Synergy
$0.22
Heliod's Pilgrim+4% Synergy
$0.09
Deadeye Quartermaster+4% Synergy
$0.37
Esper Sentinel+3% Synergy
$47.96
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel+3% Synergy
$0.33
Forensic Gadgeteer+3% Synergy
$2.29
Silent Arbiter+3% Synergy
$8.26
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$1.11
Ethersworn Canonist+2% Synergy
$4.83
Foundry Inspector+1% Synergy
$0.30
Sun Titan0% Synergy
$0.29
Ornithopter of Paradise0% Synergy
$2.67
Phyrexian Metamorph0% Synergy
$2.38
Witch Enchanter-1% Synergy
$3.96
Knight of the White Orchid-2% Synergy
$1.84
Sai, Master Thopterist-4% Synergy
$0.62
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar safe.
Stubborn Denial+28% Synergy
$2.90
Dispatch+19% Synergy
$0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse+17% Synergy
$1.66
March of Swirling Mist+16% Synergy
$1.14
Generous Gift+13% Synergy
$0.74
Slip Out the Back+13% Synergy
$2.43
Patrician's Scorn+12% Synergy
$0.27
Heliod's Intervention+10% Synergy
$2.29
Negate+9% Synergy
$0.26
Sejiri Shelter+9% Synergy
$1.69
Fumble+9% Synergy
$0.51
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$7.96
Flawless Maneuver+7% Synergy
$16.96
Resculpt+7% Synergy
$0.30
Disruption Protocol+7% Synergy
$0.07
Unexpectedly Absent+7% Synergy
$0.17
Mana Drain+6% Synergy
$44.80
Clever Concealment+6% Synergy
$6.26
Blacksmith's Skill+6% Synergy
$0.21
Loran's Escape+5% Synergy
$0.62
Reality Heist+5% Synergy
$0.12
Stoic Rebuttal+5% Synergy
$0.24
Thirst for Knowledge+4% Synergy
$0.13
Stroke of Midnight+2% Synergy
$0.38
Spell Pierce+2% Synergy
$0.19
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
$1.34
Arcane Denial0% Synergy
$1.81
Reality Shift0% Synergy
$0.25
Whir of Invention0% Synergy
$3.66
Disenchant-1% Synergy
$0.16
Aetherize-1% Synergy
$0.47
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$8.07
Pongify-2% Synergy
$2.20
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$51.18
Dawn's Truce-3% Synergy
$6.24
Dovin's Veto-6% Synergy
$2.06
Brainstorm-12% Synergy
$1.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's game plan and control the board.
Steelshaper's Gift+44% Synergy
$9.12
Reverse Engineer+41% Synergy
$0.07
Thoughtcast+36% Synergy
$1.48
Sevinne's Reclamation+28% Synergy
$0.63
Winged Words+23% Synergy
$0.13
Slash the Ranks+23% Synergy
$0.54
Echo Storm+22% Synergy
$0.21
Eagle Vision+20% Synergy
$0.21
Chart a Course+17% Synergy
$0.19
Single Combat+16% Synergy
$0.49
Austere Command+15% Synergy
$0.36
Council's Judgment+9% Synergy
$0.25
Divine Reckoning+8% Synergy
$0.58
Lunar Insight+5% Synergy
$0.14
United Battlefront+5% Synergy
$0.49
Winds of Rath+4% Synergy
$0.24
Fabricate+2% Synergy
$8.73
Dance of the Manse0% Synergy
$0.64
Vanquish the Horde0% Synergy
$0.35
Voyage Home-4% Synergy
$0.31
Ponder-5% Synergy
$1.32
Preordain-5% Synergy
$0.60
Farewell-9% Synergy
$4.02
Supreme Verdict-18% Synergy
$1.56
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sword of the Animist+45% Synergy
$5.28
Sword of Feast and Famine+45% Synergy
$35.57
Commander's Plate+38% Synergy
$36.19
Inquisitor's Flail+38% Synergy
$0.54
Leyline Axe+38% Synergy
$1.98
Conqueror's Flail+37% Synergy
$3.98
Adaptive Omnitool+36% Synergy
$1.79
Sword of Fire and Ice+36% Synergy
$41.32
Sword of Forge and Frontier+35% Synergy
$7.57
Dowsing Dagger+33% Synergy
$4.60
Sword of Hearth and Home+31% Synergy
$19.05
Shadowspear+31% Synergy
$34.63
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+30% Synergy
$15.53
Batterskull+27% Synergy
$4.47
Argentum Armor+27% Synergy
$2.12
Sword of Sinew and Steel+26% Synergy
$13.77
Mask of the Schemer+24% Synergy
$0.29
Sword of War and Peace+23% Synergy
$7.43
Mystery Key+23% Synergy
$0.09
Goggles of Night+23% Synergy
$0.08
Strength-Testing Hammer+23% Synergy
$0.53
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+22% Synergy
$8.62
Golem-Skin Gauntlets+22% Synergy
$0.21
Robe of Stars+21% Synergy
$14.11
Empyrial Plate+21% Synergy
$1.09
Hammer of Nazahn+21% Synergy
$16.01
Greataxe+21% Synergy
$0.09
Kaldra Compleat+19% Synergy
$8.35
Basilisk Collar+19% Synergy
$3.31
Ogre's Cleaver+16% Synergy
$0.23
Rogue's Gloves+16% Synergy
$0.29
Mithril Coat+15% Synergy
$18.25
Plate Armor+12% Synergy
$0.17
Trailblazer's Boots+11% Synergy
$1.42
Quietus Spike+11% Synergy
$0.85
Umezawa's Jitte+11% Synergy
$12.48
Haunted Cloak+11% Synergy
$0.22
Pip-Boy 3000+11% Synergy
$3.98
Lavaspur Boots+10% Synergy
$0.86
Goldvein Pick+10% Synergy
$0.10
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
$0.18
Sword of Light and Shadow+10% Synergy
$11.62
Grafted Exoskeleton+10% Synergy
$5.61
Mask of Avacyn+10% Synergy
$1.07
Batterbone+10% Synergy
$0.16
Hero's Heirloom+10% Synergy
$0.11
Brotherhood Regalia+9% Synergy
$8.78
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+9% Synergy
$28.72
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.26
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.54
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
All That Glitters+32% Synergy
$0.34
Sigarda's Aid+28% Synergy
$18.70
Mantle of the Ancients+27% Synergy
$1.37
Forge Anew+21% Synergy
$4.52
Staggering Insight+18% Synergy
$0.12
Combat Research+17% Synergy
$0.40
Curiosity+12% Synergy
$0.51
Aqueous Form+10% Synergy
$0.27
Duelist's Heritage+9% Synergy
$1.14
Flaming Fist+9% Synergy
$0.05
Sheltered by Ghosts+8% Synergy
$4.43
Spirit Mantle+6% Synergy
$2.26
Curious Obsession+6% Synergy
$0.54
Darksteel Mutation+5% Synergy
$1.51
Witness Protection+5% Synergy
$0.14
Hyena Umbra+5% Synergy
$0.21
Corrupted Conscience+5% Synergy
$0.59
Ethereal Armor+4% Synergy
$0.18
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.16
Land Tax-3% Synergy
$20.65
Mystic Remora-5% Synergy
$8.69
Ghostly Prison-11% Synergy
$6.02
Propaganda-12% Synergy
$2.32
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
$35.22
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mishra's Factory+28% Synergy
$0.12
Seat of the Synod+27% Synergy
$0.70
Blinkmoth Nexus+27% Synergy
$2.30
Rogue's Passage+26% Synergy
$0.33
Archway of Innovation+26% Synergy
$1.05
Ancient Den+25% Synergy
$1.36
Academy Ruins+24% Synergy
$10.78
Inkmoth Nexus+22% Synergy
$10.26
Buried Ruin+20% Synergy
$0.34
Scavenger Grounds+18% Synergy
$0.40
Monumental Henge+16% Synergy
$0.53
Darksteel Citadel+14% Synergy
$1.04
War Room+13% Synergy
$2.90
Mutavault+13% Synergy
$4.33
Faerie Conclave+10% Synergy
$0.38
Strip Mine+9% Synergy
$19.10
Urza's Saga+7% Synergy
$42.14
Fomori Vault+7% Synergy
$10.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+6% Synergy
$49.84
Otawara, Soaring City+5% Synergy
$18.71
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.05
Celestial Colonnade+5% Synergy
$0.47
Bonders' Enclave+5% Synergy
$0.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+4% Synergy
$3.42
Inventors' Fair+3% Synergy
$10.34
Ghost Quarter+3% Synergy
$0.64
Restless Anchorage0% Synergy
$1.35
Mystic Sanctuary-13% Synergy
$1.38
Reliquary Tower-16% Synergy
$2.59
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Irencrag+18% Synergy
$0.43
Liquimetal Torque+17% Synergy
$1.83
Midnight Clock+15% Synergy
$0.38
The Aetherspark+15% Synergy
$18.60
Moonsnare Prototype+12% Synergy
$0.12
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+8% Synergy
$2.76
Cargo Ship+8% Synergy
$0.12
Mox Opal+7% Synergy
$173.92
Hourglass of the Lost+7% Synergy
$0.57
Mox Amber+4% Synergy
$65.81
White Auracite+4% Synergy
$0.12
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.39
Talisman of Progress-4% Synergy
$0.42
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.21
Marble Diamond-4% Synergy
$0.15
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.51
Sky Diamond-5% Synergy
$0.17
Azorius Signet-6% Synergy
$0.19
Commander's Sphere-12% Synergy
$0.17
Fellwar Stone-14% Synergy
$1.38
Thought Vessel-24% Synergy
$1.15
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
The Mycosynth Gardens+28% Synergy
$0.64
Razortide Bridge+23% Synergy
$0.24
Adarkar Wastes+15% Synergy
$0.42
Mystic Gate+14% Synergy
$3.98
Skycloud Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.14
Demolition Field+10% Synergy
$0.55
Spire of Industry+9% Synergy
$0.20
Abstergo Entertainment+9% Synergy
$1.98
Glacial Fortress+7% Synergy
$0.34
Sea of Clouds+7% Synergy
$12.09
Flooded Strand+7% Synergy
$13.79
Hengegate Pathway+7% Synergy
$4.22
Hallowed Fountain+6% Synergy
$15.63
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
$28.40
Plaza of Heroes+5% Synergy
$5.90
Command Tower+4% Synergy
$0.26
Deserted Beach+4% Synergy
$3.56
Seachrome Coast+3% Synergy
$0.47
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$30.79
City of Brass+2% Synergy
$19.33
Ash Barrens+2% Synergy
$0.16
Polluted Delta0% Synergy
$15.64
Marsh Flats0% Synergy
$23.84
Nimbus Maze-1% Synergy
$5.05
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$27.34
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$25.94
Tundra-2% Synergy
Idyllic Beachfront-2% Synergy
$0.17
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$23.48
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$5.05
Windswept Heath-2% Synergy
$8.55
Glacial Floodplain-4% Synergy
$0.26
Terramorphic Expanse-5% Synergy
$0.18
Exotic Orchard-6% Synergy
$0.27
Irrigated Farmland-6% Synergy
$0.16
Meticulous Archive-8% Synergy
$19.17
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
$0.07
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.15
Prairie Stream-9% Synergy
$0.15
Floodfarm Verge-9% Synergy
$11.42
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.21
Tranquil Cove-11% Synergy
$0.08
Port Town-12% Synergy
$0.18
Azorius Chancery-12% Synergy
$0.20
Temple of Enlightenment-17% Synergy
$0.12
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