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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Price tag $2.83

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 71% Voltron 7% Aggro 4% Artifacts 4% Auras 4% Enchantress 4% Flying 4% Unnatural 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks.

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+61% Synergy $2.11
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+25% Synergy $0.53
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+25% Synergy $0.28
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.87

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+80% Synergy $1.34
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+72% Synergy $1.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+67% Synergy $0.34
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+67% Synergy $1.62
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+65% Synergy $0.93
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+63% Synergy $0.26
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+62% Synergy $0.86
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+62% Synergy $1.52
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+59% Synergy $2.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+54% Synergy $2.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks.

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+53% Synergy $1.10
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+52% Synergy $1.10
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+52% Synergy $0.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $5.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.14
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+34% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
+23% Synergy $1.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+20% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $36.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.71
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lion Sash Lion Sash
+44% Synergy $1.79
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+42% Synergy $30.27
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+40% Synergy $4.43
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+34% Synergy $6.70
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+34% Synergy $28.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+33% Synergy $1.64
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+31% Synergy $0.24
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+28% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $10.22
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+20% Synergy $3.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $41.79
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+19% Synergy $0.19
Ruin Raider Ruin Raider
+16% Synergy $0.16
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+15% Synergy $8.78
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+13% Synergy $2.51
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+12% Synergy $3.64
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+12% Synergy $0.39
Kitesail Freebooter Kitesail Freebooter
+12% Synergy $0.11
Leech Gauntlet Leech Gauntlet
+12% Synergy $0.10
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+12% Synergy $0.49
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+12% Synergy $10.59
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+10% Synergy $1.54
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+9% Synergy $0.07
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+9% Synergy $0.06
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+9% Synergy $1.62
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $7.95
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+8% Synergy $0.16
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+7% Synergy $0.72
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.59
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $3.31
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+2% Synergy $1.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-6% Synergy $8.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder safe.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+26% Synergy $1.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $0.68
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+23% Synergy $15.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.40
Dispatch Dispatch
+14% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+11% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+9% Synergy $1.50
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $2.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $19.11
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $2.07
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.47
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.28
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $8.82

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+43% Synergy $9.01
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $1.95
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+16% Synergy $0.72
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.46
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.27
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.28
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.62
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+60% Synergy $1.32
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+47% Synergy $0.18
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+43% Synergy $0.28
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+43% Synergy $6.50
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+43% Synergy $13.12
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+42% Synergy $1.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+37% Synergy $36.97
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+37% Synergy $18.76
Greataxe Greataxe
+37% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+37% Synergy $8.52
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+37% Synergy $1.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+36% Synergy $5.40
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+36% Synergy $2.23
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+34% Synergy $13.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $36.97
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+32% Synergy $23.74
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+28% Synergy $0.68
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+25% Synergy $1.89
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+25% Synergy $0.86
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+25% Synergy $11.06
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+25% Synergy $0.73
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $15.81
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+24% Synergy $1.97
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+22% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+21% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $32.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+18% Synergy $0.75
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $42.00
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $17.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $2.20
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+17% Synergy $11.54
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+16% Synergy $0.94
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+16% Synergy $2.82
Batterbone Batterbone
+16% Synergy $0.13
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+16% Synergy $0.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+15% Synergy $4.22
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.12
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+15% Synergy $8.07
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+15% Synergy $7.37
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+15% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+15% Synergy $11.46
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $9.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+13% Synergy $2.19
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+12% Synergy $0.17
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $11.95
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+12% Synergy $16.79
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $1.51
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+11% Synergy $11.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+46% Synergy $4.21
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+34% Synergy $16.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.22
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $22.02
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+16% Synergy $3.77
Profane Procession Tomb of the Dusk Rose Profane Procession
+12% Synergy $0.35
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+10% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $2.32
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $1.15
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $0.91
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+51% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $25.21
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+17% Synergy $9.02
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $6.15
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+15% Synergy $0.79
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $48.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $35.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.06
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.60
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.93
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-17% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+28% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-32% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+22% Synergy $0.29
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.52
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+11% Synergy $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.21
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+9% Synergy $3.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $21.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.33
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $12.98
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.77
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $6.84
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.17
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $12.60
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.59
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.20
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-13% Synergy $3.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-18% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-20% Synergy $0.67

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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 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 Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
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 Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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 Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh