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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Price tag $2.85

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Lizard Performer

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%

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
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels decks.

Coral Sword Coral Sword
+99% Synergy $0.07
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+88% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+96% Synergy $12.03
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+94% Synergy $2.91
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+88% Synergy $28.81
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+87% Synergy $0.32
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+81% Synergy $1.84
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+73% Synergy $0.22
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+72% Synergy $0.56
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+71% Synergy $1.33
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+69% Synergy $3.95
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+67% Synergy $29.69
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+67% Synergy $0.45
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+54% Synergy $1.50
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+50% Synergy $3.67
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+48% Synergy $0.47
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+47% Synergy $0.08
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+47% Synergy $1.56
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+45% Synergy $1.03
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+41% Synergy $2.06
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+41% Synergy $8.07
Angelic Sell-Sword Angelic Sell-Sword
+33% Synergy $0.33
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+32% Synergy $0.78
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+30% Synergy $1.72
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+26% Synergy $5.79
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+25% Synergy $0.24
Kemba's Legion Kemba's Legion
+25% Synergy $0.05
Seraph of the Sword Seraph of the Sword
+25% Synergy $0.45
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+25% Synergy $0.11
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+25% Synergy $0.20
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+24% Synergy $0.05
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+24% Synergy $0.28
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+24% Synergy $0.94
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+24% Synergy $0.09
Ingenious Smith Ingenious Smith
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+23% Synergy $0.17
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+23% Synergy $0.10
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+23% Synergy $0.15
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+22% Synergy $0.06
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.41
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+19% Synergy $0.32
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+17% Synergy $4.70
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+17% Synergy $0.23
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+14% Synergy $1.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.84
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+13% Synergy $0.20
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+13% Synergy $0.85
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+12% Synergy $4.46
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+10% Synergy $12.34
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels safe.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+82% Synergy $0.59
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+49% Synergy $0.05
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+47% Synergy $1.66
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+45% Synergy $0.03
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.28
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+25% Synergy $0.03
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+25% Synergy $0.08
Rain of Blades Rain of Blades
+25% Synergy $0.08
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.41
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+22% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+20% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+19% Synergy $0.17
Shelter Shelter
+19% Synergy $0.14
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $8.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.03
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-27% Synergy $4.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-32% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+62% Synergy $9.03
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+48% Synergy $0.19
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+25% Synergy $0.05
Crash Through Crash Through
+24% Synergy $0.16
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+23% Synergy $0.57
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+22% Synergy $0.53
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+22% Synergy $4.72
Single Combat Single Combat
+20% Synergy $0.49
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $2.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.85
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+10% Synergy $1.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+97% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+94% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+73% Synergy $13.59
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+73% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+72% Synergy $11.62
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+70% Synergy $7.52
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+69% Synergy $42.43
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+68% Synergy $8.31
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+67% Synergy $19.04
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+65% Synergy $35.57
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+60% Synergy $2.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+59% Synergy $15.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+55% Synergy $5.28
Short Sword Short Sword
+50% Synergy $0.05
Bronze Sword Bronze Sword
+50% Synergy $0.04
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+49% Synergy $19.20
Seraphic Greatsword Seraphic Greatsword
+49% Synergy $0.50
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+49% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+48% Synergy $15.67
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+48% Synergy $4.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+47% Synergy $30.22
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+47% Synergy $7.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+46% Synergy $0.18
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+41% Synergy $1.01
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+25% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Ages Sword of the Ages
+25% Synergy $95.00
Civic Saber Civic Saber
+25% Synergy $0.08
Hedron Blade Hedron Blade
+25% Synergy $0.10
Honed Khopesh Honed Khopesh
+25% Synergy $0.08
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+25% Synergy $0.19
Shield of the Avatar Shield of the Avatar
+25% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+24% Synergy $3.87
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $1.75
Dueling Rapier Dueling Rapier
+24% Synergy $0.09
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+24% Synergy $0.28
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+24% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+24% Synergy $0.14
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+24% Synergy $1.77
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+24% Synergy $0.48
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+24% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+22% Synergy $17.17
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+22% Synergy $0.17
Embercleave Embercleave
+17% Synergy $8.62

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+94% Synergy $0.19
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+62% Synergy $8.80
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+46% Synergy $0.13
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+39% Synergy $4.57
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.62
Flaming Sword Flaming Sword
+25% Synergy $0.10
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+25% Synergy $0.20
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+25% Synergy $0.04
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+24% Synergy $0.42
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+22% Synergy $9.54
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+21% Synergy $1.01
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+19% Synergy $1.37
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+16% Synergy $0.34
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+14% Synergy $0.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
+71% Synergy $0.58
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+48% Synergy $0.66
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+24% Synergy $3.18
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+23% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+64% Synergy $0.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+61% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+50% Synergy $14.96
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+43% Synergy $0.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.35
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+30% Synergy $0.18
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.08
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+25% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+25% Synergy $0.21
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+24% Synergy $1.46
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+24% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+24% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+24% Synergy $0.78
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $41.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $4.66
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+47% Synergy $0.43
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+25% Synergy $0.60
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+25% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+24% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-28% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.52
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-31% Synergy $0.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-61% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+47% Synergy $3.29
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+33% Synergy $0.18
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+33% Synergy $6.37
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+32% Synergy $2.27
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+31% Synergy $9.15
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.20
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.62
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+20% Synergy $5.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+20% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+19% Synergy $30.82
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.20
Plateau Plateau
+13% Synergy $326.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+10% Synergy $1.46
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+9% Synergy $2.68
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $26.74
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy $5.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-16% Synergy $0.15
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $11.51
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $7.76
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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 Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready