Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
$3.15
$3.15Legendary 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
#1929
Current Rank
#1833
Last Week
#1682
Last Month
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar.
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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
$39.60
Wrecking Ball Arm+28% Synergy
$0.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+21% Synergy
$24.82
Genji Glove+15% Synergy
$6.65
Machinist's Arsenal+11% Synergy
$0.74
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
$1.34
Colossus Hammer+75% Synergy
$1.52
Sram, Senior Edificer+73% Synergy
$2.50
Blackblade Reforged+71% Synergy
$2.12
Robe of the Archmagi+68% Synergy
$0.35
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+64% Synergy
$1.00
Nettlecyst+63% Synergy
$1.45
Loxodon Warhammer+61% Synergy
$1.54
Sword of Vengeance+59% Synergy
$0.75
Mask of Memory+57% Synergy
$0.33
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
$0.97
Open the Armory+55% Synergy
$1.85
Masterwork of Ingenuity+53% Synergy
$1.09
The Key to the Vault+51% Synergy
$0.22
Fireshrieker+50% Synergy
$0.28
The Reality Chip+43% Synergy
$2.79
Swiftfoot Boots+28% Synergy
$1.22
Path to Exile+9% Synergy
$1.19
Swords to Plowshares+6% Synergy
$1.36
Counterspell-4% Synergy
$1.59
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Teferi's Protection+11% Synergy
$50.70
Urza, Lord High Artificer+11% Synergy
$13.23
Fierce Guardianship+8% Synergy
$44.28
Ancient Tomb+7% Synergy
$94.95
Enlightened Tutor+2% Synergy
$32.03
The One Ring0% Synergy
$75.61
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$64.39
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$44.75
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
$50.96
Mystical Tutor-10% Synergy
$13.07
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stoneforge Mystic+48% Synergy
$30.93
Shimmer Dragon+47% Synergy
$0.17
Lion Sash+38% Synergy
$1.79
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+33% Synergy
$0.27
Thought Monitor+28% Synergy
$0.44
Halvar, God of Battle+27% Synergy
$28.53
Armored Skyhunter+26% Synergy
$4.55
Codsworth, Handy Helper+26% Synergy
$9.66
Indomitable Archangel+25% Synergy
$0.40
Trinket Mage+21% Synergy
$0.58
Trophy Mage+20% Synergy
$0.48
Vedalken Archmage+19% Synergy
$10.78
Etherium Sculptor+16% Synergy
$1.19
Tribute Mage+14% Synergy
$1.15
Cloudsteel Kirin+14% Synergy
$0.25
Bastion Protector+13% Synergy
$0.72
Bronze Guardian+12% Synergy
$0.47
Armguard Familiar+12% Synergy
$0.06
Stonehewer Giant+12% Synergy
$6.70
Starnheim Courser+11% Synergy
$0.18
Acquisition Octopus+11% Synergy
$0.08
Gold-Forged Thopteryx+9% Synergy
$0.24
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+9% Synergy
$1.11
Mother of Runes+9% Synergy
$10.37
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+8% Synergy
$0.48
Blighted Agent+8% Synergy
$0.87
Balan, Wandering Knight+6% Synergy
$0.41
Mendicant Core, Guidelight+5% Synergy
$1.13
Thieving Skydiver+5% Synergy
$0.19
Invisible Stalker+5% Synergy
$0.87
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+4% Synergy
$0.65
Loyal Drake+4% Synergy
$0.16
Heliod's Pilgrim+4% Synergy
$0.10
Deadeye Quartermaster+4% Synergy
$0.33
Esper Sentinel+3% Synergy
$42.37
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel+3% Synergy
$0.43
Forensic Gadgeteer+3% Synergy
$2.11
Silent Arbiter+3% Synergy
$8.78
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$1.78
Ethersworn Canonist+2% Synergy
$5.74
Foundry Inspector+1% Synergy
$0.20
Sun Titan0% Synergy
$0.28
Ornithopter of Paradise0% Synergy
$3.01
Phyrexian Metamorph0% Synergy
$2.83
Witch Enchanter-1% Synergy
$4.15
Knight of the White Orchid-2% Synergy
$1.69
Sai, Master Thopterist-4% Synergy
$0.41
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar safe.
Stubborn Denial+28% Synergy
$3.60
Dispatch+19% Synergy
$0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse+17% Synergy
$1.46
March of Swirling Mist+16% Synergy
$1.24
Generous Gift+13% Synergy
$0.65
Slip Out the Back+13% Synergy
$2.29
Patrician's Scorn+12% Synergy
$0.29
Heliod's Intervention+10% Synergy
$2.54
Negate+9% Synergy
$0.26
Sejiri Shelter+9% Synergy
$1.66
Fumble+9% Synergy
$0.49
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$8.07
Flawless Maneuver+7% Synergy
$18.17
Resculpt+7% Synergy
$0.26
Disruption Protocol+7% Synergy
$0.09
Unexpectedly Absent+7% Synergy
$0.22
Mana Drain+6% Synergy
$46.95
Clever Concealment+6% Synergy
$6.78
Blacksmith's Skill+6% Synergy
$0.21
Loran's Escape+5% Synergy
$0.54
Reality Heist+5% Synergy
$0.11
Stoic Rebuttal+5% Synergy
$0.26
Thirst for Knowledge+4% Synergy
$0.13
Stroke of Midnight+2% Synergy
$0.46
Spell Pierce+2% Synergy
$0.20
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
$1.50
Arcane Denial0% Synergy
$1.82
Reality Shift0% Synergy
$0.24
Whir of Invention0% Synergy
$4.92
Disenchant-1% Synergy
$0.17
Aetherize-1% Synergy
$0.39
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$8.52
Pongify-2% Synergy
$1.82
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$47.01
Dawn's Truce-3% Synergy
$7.99
Dovin's Veto-6% Synergy
$2.01
Brainstorm-12% Synergy
$1.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's game plan and control the board.
Steelshaper's Gift+44% Synergy
$8.99
Reverse Engineer+41% Synergy
$0.09
Thoughtcast+36% Synergy
$4.43
Sevinne's Reclamation+28% Synergy
$0.45
Winged Words+23% Synergy
$0.10
Slash the Ranks+23% Synergy
$0.62
Echo Storm+22% Synergy
$0.21
Eagle Vision+20% Synergy
$0.16
Chart a Course+17% Synergy
$0.19
Single Combat+16% Synergy
$0.47
Austere Command+15% Synergy
$0.18
Council's Judgment+9% Synergy
$0.23
Divine Reckoning+8% Synergy
$0.59
Lunar Insight+5% Synergy
$0.17
United Battlefront+5% Synergy
$0.35
Winds of Rath+4% Synergy
$0.21
Fabricate+2% Synergy
$8.72
Dance of the Manse0% Synergy
$0.71
Vanquish the Horde0% Synergy
$0.26
Voyage Home-4% Synergy
$0.27
Ponder-5% Synergy
$1.70
Preordain-5% Synergy
$0.58
Farewell-9% Synergy
$3.35
Supreme Verdict-18% Synergy
$1.77
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sword of the Animist+45% Synergy
$5.30
Sword of Feast and Famine+45% Synergy
$32.42
Commander's Plate+38% Synergy
$37.23
Inquisitor's Flail+38% Synergy
$0.88
Leyline Axe+38% Synergy
$2.31
Conqueror's Flail+37% Synergy
$4.24
Adaptive Omnitool+36% Synergy
$1.59
Sword of Fire and Ice+36% Synergy
$42.00
Sword of Forge and Frontier+35% Synergy
$8.44
Dowsing Dagger+33% Synergy
$6.48
Sword of Hearth and Home+31% Synergy
$17.06
Shadowspear+31% Synergy
$36.91
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+30% Synergy
$11.59
Batterskull+27% Synergy
$4.66
Argentum Armor+27% Synergy
$2.18
Sword of Sinew and Steel+26% Synergy
$11.91
Mask of the Schemer+24% Synergy
$0.28
Sword of War and Peace+23% Synergy
$7.34
Mystery Key+23% Synergy
$0.06
Goggles of Night+23% Synergy
$0.09
Strength-Testing Hammer+23% Synergy
$0.71
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+22% Synergy
$8.40
Golem-Skin Gauntlets+22% Synergy
$0.18
Robe of Stars+21% Synergy
$13.12
Empyrial Plate+21% Synergy
$1.01
Hammer of Nazahn+21% Synergy
$15.94
Greataxe+21% Synergy
$0.07
Kaldra Compleat+19% Synergy
$8.09
Basilisk Collar+19% Synergy
$5.16
Ogre's Cleaver+16% Synergy
$0.25
Rogue's Gloves+16% Synergy
$0.24
Mithril Coat+15% Synergy
$19.88
Plate Armor+12% Synergy
$0.17
Trailblazer's Boots+11% Synergy
$2.02
Quietus Spike+11% Synergy
$0.81
Umezawa's Jitte+11% Synergy
$12.33
Haunted Cloak+11% Synergy
$0.15
Pip-Boy 3000+11% Synergy
$2.80
Lavaspur Boots+10% Synergy
$0.98
Goldvein Pick+10% Synergy
$0.10
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
$0.10
Sword of Light and Shadow+10% Synergy
$11.49
Grafted Exoskeleton+10% Synergy
$5.44
Mask of Avacyn+10% Synergy
$0.73
Batterbone+10% Synergy
$0.13
Hero's Heirloom+10% Synergy
$0.15
Brotherhood Regalia+9% Synergy
$8.78
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+9% Synergy
$23.80
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.21
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
All That Glitters+32% Synergy
$0.21
Sigarda's Aid+28% Synergy
$15.99
Mantle of the Ancients+27% Synergy
$3.77
Forge Anew+21% Synergy
$4.33
Staggering Insight+18% Synergy
$0.16
Combat Research+17% Synergy
$0.29
Curiosity+12% Synergy
$0.56
Aqueous Form+10% Synergy
$0.27
Duelist's Heritage+9% Synergy
$1.14
Flaming Fist+9% Synergy
$0.12
Sheltered by Ghosts+8% Synergy
$3.30
Spirit Mantle+6% Synergy
$2.17
Curious Obsession+6% Synergy
$0.29
Darksteel Mutation+5% Synergy
$1.50
Witness Protection+5% Synergy
$0.13
Hyena Umbra+5% Synergy
$0.27
Corrupted Conscience+5% Synergy
$0.61
Ethereal Armor+4% Synergy
$0.26
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.17
Land Tax-3% Synergy
$22.17
Mystic Remora-5% Synergy
$10.57
Ghostly Prison-11% Synergy
$4.99
Propaganda-12% Synergy
$2.29
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
$36.91
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mishra's Factory+28% Synergy
$0.10
Seat of the Synod+27% Synergy
$0.79
Blinkmoth Nexus+27% Synergy
$1.88
Rogue's Passage+26% Synergy
$0.31
Archway of Innovation+26% Synergy
$1.26
Ancient Den+25% Synergy
$1.88
Academy Ruins+24% Synergy
$11.15
Inkmoth Nexus+22% Synergy
$8.20
Buried Ruin+20% Synergy
$0.29
Scavenger Grounds+18% Synergy
$0.39
Monumental Henge+16% Synergy
$0.72
Darksteel Citadel+14% Synergy
$1.01
War Room+13% Synergy
$3.04
Mutavault+13% Synergy
$3.84
Faerie Conclave+10% Synergy
$0.40
Strip Mine+9% Synergy
$18.60
Urza's Saga+7% Synergy
$35.27
Fomori Vault+7% Synergy
$7.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+6% Synergy
$46.32
Otawara, Soaring City+5% Synergy
$18.48
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.65
Celestial Colonnade+5% Synergy
$0.44
Bonders' Enclave+5% Synergy
$0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+4% Synergy
$3.84
Inventors' Fair+3% Synergy
$11.40
Ghost Quarter+3% Synergy
$0.65
Restless Anchorage0% Synergy
$0.91
Mystic Sanctuary-13% Synergy
$1.64
Reliquary Tower-16% Synergy
$2.03
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Irencrag+18% Synergy
$0.43
Liquimetal Torque+17% Synergy
$2.05
Midnight Clock+15% Synergy
$0.43
The Aetherspark+15% Synergy
$19.61
Moonsnare Prototype+12% Synergy
$0.12
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+8% Synergy
$2.15
Cargo Ship+8% Synergy
$0.08
Mox Opal+7% Synergy
$181.24
Hourglass of the Lost+7% Synergy
$0.61
Mox Amber+4% Synergy
$62.61
White Auracite+4% Synergy
$0.10
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.48
Talisman of Progress-4% Synergy
$0.20
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.12
Marble Diamond-4% Synergy
$0.16
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.48
Sky Diamond-5% Synergy
$0.19
Azorius Signet-6% Synergy
$0.17
Commander's Sphere-12% Synergy
$0.16
Fellwar Stone-14% Synergy
$1.06
Thought Vessel-24% Synergy
$1.05
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
The Mycosynth Gardens+28% Synergy
$0.54
Razortide Bridge+23% Synergy
$0.20
Adarkar Wastes+15% Synergy
$0.29
Mystic Gate+14% Synergy
$3.54
Skycloud Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.12
Demolition Field+10% Synergy
$0.52
Spire of Industry+9% Synergy
$0.18
Abstergo Entertainment+9% Synergy
$2.58
Glacial Fortress+7% Synergy
$0.25
Sea of Clouds+7% Synergy
$13.51
Flooded Strand+7% Synergy
$13.27
Hengegate Pathway+7% Synergy
$4.48
Hallowed Fountain+6% Synergy
$11.95
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
$25.30
Plaza of Heroes+5% Synergy
$6.61
Command Tower+4% Synergy
$0.27
Deserted Beach+4% Synergy
$2.74
Seachrome Coast+3% Synergy
$0.29
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$32.32
City of Brass+2% Synergy
$19.91
Ash Barrens+2% Synergy
$0.07
Polluted Delta0% Synergy
$15.26
Marsh Flats0% Synergy
$21.72
Nimbus Maze-1% Synergy
$5.85
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$25.96
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$22.48
Tundra-2% Synergy
Idyllic Beachfront-2% Synergy
$0.13
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$23.27
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$4.79
Windswept Heath-2% Synergy
$8.85
Glacial Floodplain-4% Synergy
$0.21
Terramorphic Expanse-5% Synergy
$0.15
Exotic Orchard-6% Synergy
$0.21
Irrigated Farmland-6% Synergy
$0.12
Meticulous Archive-8% Synergy
$17.71
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
$0.12
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.16
Prairie Stream-9% Synergy
$0.12
Floodfarm Verge-9% Synergy
$7.55
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.17
Tranquil Cove-11% Synergy
$0.10
Port Town-12% Synergy
$0.22
Azorius Chancery-12% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of Enlightenment-17% Synergy
$0.12
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