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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Price tag $2.89

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
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

#3997 Current Rank
#3331 Last Week
#3782 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 $0.79

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 $1.76
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+66% Synergy $1.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+56% Synergy $1.32
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+53% Synergy $9.12
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+53% Synergy $28.81
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+52% Synergy $1.46
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $2.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+51% Synergy $34.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $5.28
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $0.99

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 $0.27
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+45% Synergy $1.86
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+41% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+41% Synergy $0.71
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+41% Synergy $4.03
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+41% Synergy $35.57
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+39% Synergy $1.11
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+36% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $36.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $53.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $120.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $59.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $35.22

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 $6.80
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+25% Synergy $29.78
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $0.84
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $1.84
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+17% Synergy $0.17
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+16% Synergy $0.29
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $47.96
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $1.60
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $9.60
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.24
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+12% Synergy $0.18
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+12% Synergy $0.28
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+12% Synergy $2.39
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+12% Synergy $0.06
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+12% Synergy $0.13
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.19
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+12% Synergy $0.56
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+11% Synergy $0.16
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+11% Synergy $1.45
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+10% Synergy $8.70
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+10% Synergy $0.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-2% Synergy $7.26

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+20% Synergy $1.55
Dispatch Dispatch
+19% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.38
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.04
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $16.96
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.69
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.70
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $1.72
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.38
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $10.33
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59

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 $0.46
Vindicate Vindicate
+8% Synergy $0.64
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.02
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $20.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.40
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+37% Synergy $2.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $16.01
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+36% Synergy $1.35
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.83
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+33% Synergy $5.87
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+32% Synergy $0.33
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $8.35
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.22
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $1.23
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $41.32
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $18.25
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+25% Synergy $0.72
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+24% Synergy $1.53
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+24% Synergy $36.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.05
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $1.42
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+21% Synergy $0.85
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $1.07
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.31
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+17% Synergy $11.47
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+17% Synergy $0.54
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.11
Batterskull Batterskull
+17% Synergy $4.47
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+16% Synergy $4.35
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $3.98
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $12.48
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+16% Synergy $0.17
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $9.48
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.20
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+12% Synergy $5.79
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.13
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+12% Synergy $7.20
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+12% Synergy $0.53
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.19
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+12% Synergy $2.46
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $13.77
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+12% Synergy $0.54
Godsend Godsend
+12% Synergy $3.47
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.14
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+12% Synergy $0.56
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+12% Synergy $7.57
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+12% Synergy $11.62
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+12% Synergy $0.56
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $0.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.52
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+30% Synergy $18.70
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+20% Synergy $0.05
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+18% Synergy $1.37
Phyresis Phyresis
+15% Synergy $0.86
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+12% Synergy $2.26
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.51
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.02

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.90
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+16% Synergy $10.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy $1.04
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.36
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+15% Synergy $2.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $49.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $23.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $42.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $25.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-28% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.79

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 $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.55
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.84
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.98
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-11% Synergy $4.96
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-16% Synergy $13.46
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-19% Synergy $0.65
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-22% Synergy $0.16
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-25% Synergy $0.29

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
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
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist