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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Price tag $2.93

Legendary CreatureKor Scout Human Archer Ranger

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger's abilities and overall game plan.

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+75% Synergy $2.50

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $40.76
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $339.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $36.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+49% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+40% Synergy $3.64
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+40% Synergy $0.12
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+40% Synergy $0.06
Oakhame Adversary Oakhame Adversary
+40% Synergy $0.19
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+39% Synergy $0.34
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+38% Synergy $4.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.26
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+37% Synergy $0.85
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+35% Synergy $0.27
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+34% Synergy $2.19
Rosecot Knight Rosecot Knight
+33% Synergy $0.05
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+31% Synergy $16.66
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+31% Synergy $0.09
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.17
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+28% Synergy $2.06
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $7.47
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $36.98
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+27% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.15
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+24% Synergy $0.14
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+20% Synergy $2.03
Militant Inquisitor Militant Inquisitor
+20% Synergy $0.03
Rhox Pummeler Rhox Pummeler
+20% Synergy $0.05
Custodi Squire Custodi Squire
+20% Synergy $0.07
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.16
Planar Ally Planar Ally
+20% Synergy $0.04
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.06
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+20% Synergy $10.25
Conclave Naturalists Conclave Naturalists
+20% Synergy $0.05
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+20% Synergy $0.06
Gnarlwood Dryad Gnarlwood Dryad
+20% Synergy $0.11
Gnarlback Rhino Gnarlback Rhino
+20% Synergy $0.10
Ambush Paratrooper Ambush Paratrooper
+20% Synergy $0.05
Entourage of Trest Entourage of Trest
+20% Synergy $0.03
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+20% Synergy $0.07
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+20% Synergy $0.11
Palace Sentinels Palace Sentinels
+20% Synergy $0.04
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+20% Synergy $0.15
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.03
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+20% Synergy $0.14
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+20% Synergy $16.54
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.95
Gladecover Scout Gladecover Scout
+20% Synergy $0.16
Toxicrene Toxicrene
+20% Synergy $0.67
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.20
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.17
Silhana Ledgewalker Silhana Ledgewalker
+20% Synergy $0.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger safe.

Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+32% Synergy $0.09
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.23
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+22% Synergy $15.61
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+20% Synergy $0.05
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+20% Synergy $0.08
Band Together Band Together
+20% Synergy $0.14
Dispatch Dispatch
+19% Synergy $0.32
Join Shields Join Shields
+19% Synergy $0.09
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+19% Synergy $0.33
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+19% Synergy $1.23
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+18% Synergy $0.37
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+17% Synergy $2.54
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+17% Synergy $0.27
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+16% Synergy $2.43
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.66
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.09
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+13% Synergy $2.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.65
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+5% Synergy $9.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-20% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-34% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-47% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+55% Synergy $1.85
Walk with the Ancestors Walk with the Ancestors
+33% Synergy $0.03
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+27% Synergy $0.65
Benefaction of Rhonas Benefaction of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $0.07
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+20% Synergy $0.12
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+20% Synergy $0.85
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+20% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.18
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+19% Synergy $0.35
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+18% Synergy $0.16
Replenish Replenish
+18% Synergy $123.98
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+18% Synergy $1.23
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+18% Synergy $2.97
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.45
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.62
Retether Retether
+16% Synergy $3.62
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+16% Synergy $0.22
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $16.74
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+14% Synergy $2.22
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+11% Synergy $0.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.41
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.62
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+59% Synergy $2.18
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+40% Synergy $0.24
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+39% Synergy $1.09
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+39% Synergy $1.52
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+39% Synergy $1.00
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+38% Synergy $9.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.12
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+33% Synergy $0.04
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+33% Synergy $0.23
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+23% Synergy $6.37
Opaline Bracers Opaline Bracers
+20% Synergy $0.10
Vulshok Battlegear Vulshok Battlegear
+20% Synergy $0.07
Skinwing Skinwing
+20% Synergy $0.08
Paladin's Shield Paladin's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.07
Greataxe Greataxe
+20% Synergy $0.07
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+20% Synergy $0.09
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+20% Synergy $0.07
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.73
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+20% Synergy $0.54
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+20% Synergy $0.10
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+20% Synergy $3.39
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+19% Synergy $0.52
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+19% Synergy $8.09
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+19% Synergy $0.15
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+19% Synergy $0.58
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.33
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+19% Synergy $4.05
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $30.48
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+19% Synergy $13.12
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+18% Synergy $3.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+54% Synergy $3.77
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+48% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Embrace Nature's Embrace
+40% Synergy $0.06
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+39% Synergy $0.26
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+35% Synergy $0.31
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+35% Synergy $0.96
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+33% Synergy $0.33
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+30% Synergy $8.53
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+28% Synergy $2.13
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.21
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+28% Synergy $0.36
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $1.50
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy $1.03
Blessing Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.04
Quest for the Holy Relic Quest for the Holy Relic
+20% Synergy $0.18
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+20% Synergy $0.18
Bound in Gold Bound in Gold
+20% Synergy $0.04
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.20
Night Soil Night Soil
+20% Synergy $1.48
Find the Path Find the Path
+20% Synergy $0.04
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.24
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+20% Synergy $0.07
Arrest Arrest
+20% Synergy $0.06
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+20% Synergy $0.22
Skyblade's Boon Skyblade's Boon
+20% Synergy $0.05
Prison Term Prison Term
+20% Synergy $0.52
Glittering Frost Glittering Frost
+20% Synergy $0.10
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+20% Synergy $0.08
Flickerform Flickerform
+20% Synergy $1.65
Archery Training Archery Training
+20% Synergy $0.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+19% Synergy $0.22
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.26
Faith's Fetters Faith's Fetters
+19% Synergy $0.06
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+19% Synergy $1.24
Skybind Skybind
+19% Synergy $0.32
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+19% Synergy $0.06
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+19% Synergy $0.06
Market Festival Market Festival
+19% Synergy $0.13
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+19% Synergy $0.27
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+19% Synergy $8.83
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+19% Synergy $0.12
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+19% Synergy $0.23
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.24
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+18% Synergy $0.06
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+18% Synergy $1.90
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.40
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+18% Synergy $0.45
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+17% Synergy $15.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grand Master of Flowers Grand Master of Flowers
+20% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+59% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+46% Synergy $6.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+40% Synergy $2.90
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+33% Synergy $1.09
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.45
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $1.92
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+20% Synergy $0.12
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+19% Synergy $1.29
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $1.88
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+19% Synergy $12.54
Mutavault Mutavault
+19% Synergy $3.84
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+18% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+18% Synergy $6.04
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+17% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $3.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.03
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $4.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+20% Synergy $23.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+57% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
+28% Synergy $0.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $0.76
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+19% Synergy $0.24
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+19% Synergy $0.30
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.12
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+17% Synergy $2.41
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $24.27
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $19.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+14% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+14% Synergy $0.31
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.79
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+11% Synergy $0.27
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.11
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.22
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $8.85
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-15% Synergy $0.11
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-16% Synergy $2.31
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-17% Synergy $13.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-23% Synergy $12.15
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-28% Synergy $0.44

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