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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Price tag $2.37

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 $2.73

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 $34.05
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $329.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+49% Synergy $0.44
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+40% Synergy $6.19
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+40% Synergy $0.08
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+40% Synergy $0.06
Oakhame Adversary Oakhame Adversary
+40% Synergy $0.23
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+39% Synergy $0.32
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+38% Synergy $4.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.20
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+37% Synergy $0.88
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+35% Synergy $0.37
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+34% Synergy $1.78
Rosecot Knight Rosecot Knight
+33% Synergy $0.03
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+31% Synergy $18.50
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+31% Synergy $0.10
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+28% Synergy $1.85
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $6.79
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $39.93
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+27% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.59
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+24% Synergy $0.13
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+20% Synergy $2.00
Militant Inquisitor Militant Inquisitor
+20% Synergy $0.04
Rhox Pummeler Rhox Pummeler
+20% Synergy $0.03
Custodi Squire Custodi Squire
+20% Synergy $0.05
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.15
Planar Ally Planar Ally
+20% Synergy $0.04
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.06
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+20% Synergy $1.79
Conclave Naturalists Conclave Naturalists
+20% Synergy $0.05
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+20% Synergy $0.09
Gnarlwood Dryad Gnarlwood Dryad
+20% Synergy $0.40
Gnarlback Rhino Gnarlback Rhino
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ambush Paratrooper Ambush Paratrooper
+20% Synergy $0.06
Entourage of Trest Entourage of Trest
+20% Synergy $0.03
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+20% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+20% Synergy $0.08
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+20% Synergy $0.10
Palace Sentinels Palace Sentinels
+20% Synergy $0.03
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+20% Synergy $0.10
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.06
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+20% Synergy $0.11
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+20% Synergy $18.04
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.71
Gladecover Scout Gladecover Scout
+20% Synergy $0.17
Toxicrene Toxicrene
+20% Synergy $0.57
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.19
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.21
Silhana Ledgewalker Silhana Ledgewalker
+20% Synergy $0.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+32% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.27
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+22% Synergy $17.50
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+20% Synergy $0.06
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+20% Synergy $0.05
Band Together Band Together
+20% Synergy $0.13
Dispatch Dispatch
+19% Synergy $0.21
Join Shields Join Shields
+19% Synergy $0.10
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+19% Synergy $0.43
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.98
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+18% Synergy $0.40
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+17% Synergy $2.74
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+17% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+16% Synergy $2.94
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.07
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.26
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+13% Synergy $2.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.96
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+5% Synergy $10.12
Beast Within Beast Within
-20% Synergy $0.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-34% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-47% Synergy $1.05

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 $1.92
Walk with the Ancestors Walk with the Ancestors
+33% Synergy $0.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+27% Synergy $0.89
Benefaction of Rhonas Benefaction of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $0.07
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+20% Synergy $0.11
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+20% Synergy $0.90
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+20% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.27
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+19% Synergy $0.35
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+18% Synergy $0.14
Replenish Replenish
+18% Synergy $122.39
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+18% Synergy $1.32
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+18% Synergy $3.04
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.43
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.54
Retether Retether
+16% Synergy $3.52
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+16% Synergy $0.20
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $15.50
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+14% Synergy $0.78
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+11% Synergy $0.15
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.43
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+59% Synergy $2.33
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+40% Synergy $0.23
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+39% Synergy $1.33
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+39% Synergy $1.55
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+39% Synergy $1.14
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+38% Synergy $8.44
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.33
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+33% Synergy $0.03
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+33% Synergy $0.20
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+23% Synergy $6.60
Opaline Bracers Opaline Bracers
+20% Synergy $0.10
Vulshok Battlegear Vulshok Battlegear
+20% Synergy $0.03
Skinwing Skinwing
+20% Synergy $0.09
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 $0.10
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.57
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+20% Synergy $0.61
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+20% Synergy $0.11
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+20% Synergy $3.49
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+19% Synergy $0.54
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+19% Synergy $6.65
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+19% Synergy $0.20
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+19% Synergy $0.50
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.33
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+19% Synergy $3.68
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $32.29
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+19% Synergy $12.86
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+18% Synergy $3.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.18
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.05
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.38

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 $3.33
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+48% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Embrace Nature's Embrace
+40% Synergy $0.07
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+39% Synergy $0.19
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+35% Synergy $0.30
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+35% Synergy $0.95
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+33% Synergy $0.29
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+30% Synergy $9.20
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+28% Synergy $2.01
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.22
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+28% Synergy $0.81
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $1.81
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy $1.05
Blessing Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.04
Quest for the Holy Relic Quest for the Holy Relic
+20% Synergy $0.17
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+20% Synergy $0.16
Bound in Gold Bound in Gold
+20% Synergy $0.05
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.18
Night Soil Night Soil
+20% Synergy $1.38
Find the Path Find the Path
+20% Synergy $0.04
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+20% Synergy $0.10
Arrest Arrest
+20% Synergy $0.10
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+20% Synergy $0.14
Skyblade's Boon Skyblade's Boon
+20% Synergy $0.05
Prison Term Prison Term
+20% Synergy $0.45
Glittering Frost Glittering Frost
+20% Synergy $0.04
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+20% Synergy $0.10
Flickerform Flickerform
+20% Synergy $1.87
Archery Training Archery Training
+20% Synergy $0.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+19% Synergy $0.26
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.23
Faith's Fetters Faith's Fetters
+19% Synergy $0.05
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+19% Synergy $1.34
Skybind Skybind
+19% Synergy $0.34
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+19% Synergy $0.04
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+19% Synergy $0.09
Market Festival Market Festival
+19% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+19% Synergy $0.28
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+19% Synergy $8.23
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+19% Synergy $0.12
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+19% Synergy $0.21
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.22
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+18% Synergy $0.07
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+18% Synergy $1.97
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.44
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+18% Synergy $0.42
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+17% Synergy $16.16

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 $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+59% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+46% Synergy $5.74
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+40% Synergy $2.40
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+33% Synergy $3.52
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.48
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $2.17
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+20% Synergy $0.07
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+19% Synergy $0.76
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $1.26
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+19% Synergy $13.56
Mutavault Mutavault
+19% Synergy $3.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+18% Synergy $0.45
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+18% Synergy $4.91
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+17% Synergy $0.06
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.42
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $4.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.38
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 $2.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $3.48
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+20% Synergy $25.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $0.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.09
Brushland Brushland
+28% Synergy $0.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $0.97
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+19% Synergy $0.23
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+19% Synergy $0.37
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.13
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+17% Synergy $2.35
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $23.77
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $20.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+14% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+14% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.63
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+11% Synergy $0.34
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.12
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.13
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $9.57
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-15% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-16% Synergy $1.65
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-17% Synergy $13.05
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-23% Synergy $17.00
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-28% Synergy $0.46

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