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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Price tag $3.58

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar.

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 // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar decks.

Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+30% Synergy $1.29

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 $2.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+66% Synergy $1.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+56% Synergy $1.30
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+53% Synergy $8.35
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+53% Synergy $24.93
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+52% Synergy $1.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $2.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+51% Synergy $31.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $7.32
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $1.06

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 $0.26
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+45% Synergy $1.70
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+41% Synergy $1.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+41% Synergy $0.61
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+41% Synergy $3.80
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+41% Synergy $33.77
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+39% Synergy $1.09
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+36% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $28.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $58.30
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $113.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.98

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 $6.51
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+25% Synergy $31.10
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $0.94
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $1.92
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+17% Synergy $0.17
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+16% Synergy $0.33
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $42.20
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $1.24
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $6.79
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.24
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+12% Synergy $0.20
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+12% Synergy $0.20
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+12% Synergy $2.39
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+12% Synergy $0.08
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+12% Synergy $0.13
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+12% Synergy $0.57
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+11% Synergy $0.15
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+11% Synergy $1.22
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+10% Synergy $9.30
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+10% Synergy $0.18
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-2% Synergy $5.36

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+20% Synergy $1.88
Dispatch Dispatch
+19% Synergy $0.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.31
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $16.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.24
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $11.91
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $1.77
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.32
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $10.46
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $2.94

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 $0.54
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+12% Synergy $0.55
Vindicate Vindicate
+8% Synergy $0.91
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $18.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $2.03
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+37% Synergy $1.87
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $17.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+36% Synergy $1.19
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+33% Synergy $6.10
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+32% Synergy $0.30
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $8.74
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.19
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $1.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $38.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $17.15
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+25% Synergy $0.71
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+24% Synergy $1.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+24% Synergy $35.07
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $20.45
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $1.78
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+21% Synergy $1.19
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $2.06
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.11
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+17% Synergy $15.23
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+17% Synergy $0.52
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.11
Batterskull Batterskull
+17% Synergy $3.87
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+16% Synergy $4.25
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $4.45
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $14.04
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+16% Synergy $0.14
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $9.95
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.39
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+12% Synergy $6.02
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.14
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+12% Synergy $7.23
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+12% Synergy $0.58
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.19
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+12% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $13.24
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+12% Synergy $0.56
Godsend Godsend
+12% Synergy $3.34
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.18
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.12
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+12% Synergy $0.52
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+12% Synergy $8.42
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+12% Synergy $11.60
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+12% Synergy $0.78
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $0.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.36
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+30% Synergy $21.70
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+20% Synergy $0.07
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+18% Synergy $1.46
Phyresis Phyresis
+15% Synergy $0.90
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+12% Synergy $3.14
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.99

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.73
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+16% Synergy $12.02
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.76
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+15% Synergy $2.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.08
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $47.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.63
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $21.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $38.71
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-28% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.91

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 $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.47
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.75
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $1.10
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.80
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-11% Synergy $4.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $7.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-16% Synergy $13.73
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-19% Synergy $0.68
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-22% Synergy $0.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-25% Synergy $0.32

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
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
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
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
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
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
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator