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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Price tag $2.93

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 89% Artifacts 6% Voltron 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3940 Current Rank
#3834 Last Month

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Videos

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

New Cards

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

Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+30% Synergy $1.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+70% Synergy $1.52
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+66% Synergy $1.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+56% Synergy $1.22
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+53% Synergy $8.99
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+53% Synergy $30.93
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+52% Synergy $2.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $2.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+51% Synergy $36.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $5.30
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $1.54

Top Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+45% Synergy $0.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+45% Synergy $1.34
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+41% Synergy $1.09
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+41% Synergy $0.75
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+41% Synergy $4.55
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+41% Synergy $32.42
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+39% Synergy $1.79
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+36% Synergy $0.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $32.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $48.88
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $124.90
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+28% Synergy $6.70
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+25% Synergy $28.53
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $1.69
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+17% Synergy $0.14
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+16% Synergy $0.25
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $42.37
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $1.57
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $10.37
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.25
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+12% Synergy $0.18
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+12% Synergy $0.26
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+12% Synergy $2.07
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+12% Synergy $0.10
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+12% Synergy $0.10
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.16
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+12% Synergy $0.48
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+11% Synergy $0.18
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+11% Synergy $1.47
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+10% Synergy $10.09
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+10% Synergy $0.18
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.34
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-2% Synergy $8.06

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+20% Synergy $1.51
Dispatch Dispatch
+19% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.46
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $18.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.66
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.95
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.69
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $2.09
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.47
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $8.80
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

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

Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+20% Synergy $0.62
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+12% Synergy $0.54
Vindicate Vindicate
+8% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.35
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $21.91
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+37% Synergy $2.18
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $15.94
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+36% Synergy $1.45
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $1.00
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+33% Synergy $4.91
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+32% Synergy $0.41
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $8.09
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.15
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $0.97
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $42.00
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $19.88
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+25% Synergy $0.68
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+24% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+24% Synergy $37.23
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $17.06
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $2.02
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+21% Synergy $1.00
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.73
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $5.16
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+17% Synergy $11.94
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+17% Synergy $0.88
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.10
Batterskull Batterskull
+17% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+16% Synergy $3.78
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $4.24
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $12.33
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+16% Synergy $0.14
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $7.39
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.81
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+12% Synergy $5.61
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.13
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+12% Synergy $7.12
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+12% Synergy $0.71
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.16
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+12% Synergy $2.41
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $11.91
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+12% Synergy $0.52
Godsend Godsend
+12% Synergy $3.13
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.15
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.11
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+12% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+12% Synergy $8.44
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+12% Synergy $11.49
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+12% Synergy $0.58
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $0.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.02

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+30% Synergy $15.99
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+20% Synergy $0.12
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+18% Synergy $3.77
Phyresis Phyresis
+15% Synergy $1.31
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+12% Synergy $2.17
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.50
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $22.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.99

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $3.04
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+16% Synergy $8.20
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy $1.01
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.88
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+15% Synergy $2.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $6.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.67
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.65
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $25.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $35.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $23.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.03
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-28% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.71

Lands

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

Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.47
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $21.72
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.77
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-11% Synergy $4.81
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-16% Synergy $12.65
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-19% Synergy $0.68
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-22% Synergy $0.20
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-25% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
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 Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
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
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
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 Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist