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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Price tag $3.41

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 50% Artifacts 13% Auras 13% Card Draw 6% Clues 6% Ramp 6% Voltron 6%

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
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+68% Synergy $2.39
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+52% Synergy $0.34
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+52% Synergy $1.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+47% Synergy $1.97
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.77
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+38% Synergy $4.36
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+36% Synergy $1.94
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+32% Synergy $0.76
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+31% Synergy $0.58
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+31% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer decks.

Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+30% Synergy $0.08
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+30% Synergy $0.05
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+30% Synergy $27.40
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+30% Synergy $1.02
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+26% Synergy $0.59
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.24
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+23% Synergy $0.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $0.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+26% Synergy $1.64
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+24% Synergy $2.78
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+23% Synergy $0.24
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+23% Synergy $0.25
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+23% Synergy $0.07
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+23% Synergy $1.16
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.23
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+19% Synergy $1.26
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer safe.

Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+21% Synergy $0.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-30% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer's game plan and control the board.

Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+28% Synergy $0.13
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+23% Synergy $0.86
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+22% Synergy $8.35
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+21% Synergy $1.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+33% Synergy $19.73
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+30% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+28% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+27% Synergy $7.32
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+26% Synergy $0.96
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+23% Synergy $0.13
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+23% Synergy $1.87
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+23% Synergy $0.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $5.02
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+22% Synergy $0.63
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+22% Synergy $0.19
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+22% Synergy $8.74
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+22% Synergy $0.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $1.06
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+22% Synergy $0.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $33.77
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+21% Synergy $1.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $20.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $21.70
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $1.46
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+19% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+23% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-16% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-18% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+55% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+22% Synergy $0.22
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+21% Synergy $0.40
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+17% Synergy $0.76
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+13% Synergy $17.48
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+9% Synergy $0.41
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+5% Synergy $0.05
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $4.80
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.45
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $11.67
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-20% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-35% Synergy $0.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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 Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The Eleventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Eleventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
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 Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar