Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
$3.06
$3.06Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Snake Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#2999
Current Rank
#2915
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+20% Synergy
$24.82
Adelbert Steiner+12% Synergy
$0.10
Ancient Adamantoise+11% Synergy
$4.28
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.
Open the Armory+55% Synergy
$1.85
Sram, Senior Edificer+49% Synergy
$2.50
All That Glitters+44% Synergy
$0.21
Colossus Hammer+42% Synergy
$1.52
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+35% Synergy
$2.36
Belt of Giant Strength+34% Synergy
$4.05
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+34% Synergy
$0.27
Steelshaper's Gift+34% Synergy
$8.99
Puresteel Paladin+31% Synergy
$1.34
Wild Growth+31% Synergy
$0.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
Yenna, Redtooth Regent+28% Synergy
$0.91
Sythis, Harvest's Hand+21% Synergy
$3.38
Setessan Champion+20% Synergy
$3.43
Swiftfoot Boots+19% Synergy
$1.22
Eidolon of Blossoms+19% Synergy
$2.43
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.41
Nature's Lore+5% Synergy
$1.93
Farseek-6% Synergy
$0.49
Cultivate-7% Synergy
$0.62
Swords to Plowshares-8% Synergy
$1.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+14% Synergy
$32.03
Demonic Tutor+9% Synergy
$48.88
Vampiric Tutor+5% Synergy
$54.04
Bolas's Citadel+5% Synergy
$14.25
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$50.70
Smothering Tithe+1% Synergy
$36.91
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$94.95
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$21.91
Field of the Dead-5% Synergy
$40.76
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stoneforge Mystic+31% Synergy
$30.93
Kor Spiritdancer+24% Synergy
$2.19
Armored Skyhunter+23% Synergy
$4.55
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+20% Synergy
$0.50
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+19% Synergy
$1.45
Sanctum Weaver+16% Synergy
$4.45
Golden-Tail Trainer+16% Synergy
$0.09
Lion Sash+15% Synergy
$1.79
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+14% Synergy
$1.06
Felothar the Steadfast+14% Synergy
$0.54
Ellivere of the Wild Court+14% Synergy
$0.33
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+14% Synergy
$0.85
Halvar, God of Battle+14% Synergy
$28.53
Killian, Ink Duelist+13% Synergy
$0.38
Esper Sentinel+12% Synergy
$42.37
Mesa Enchantress+12% Synergy
$0.30
Satyr Enchanter+11% Synergy
$1.10
Gylwain, Casting Director+11% Synergy
$0.25
Hateful Eidolon+11% Synergy
$0.11
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+11% Synergy
$0.48
Ghostly Dancers+10% Synergy
$0.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper+10% Synergy
$9.66
Tanglespan Lookout+10% Synergy
$0.05
Transcendent Envoy+10% Synergy
$0.15
Jukai Naturalist+9% Synergy
$0.58
Kodama of the West Tree+9% Synergy
$16.66
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn+8% Synergy
$0.36
Umbra Mystic+8% Synergy
$1.66
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+7% Synergy
$7.10
Archon of Sun's Grace+7% Synergy
$0.73
Verduran Enchantress+7% Synergy
$1.95
Ondu Spiritdancer+6% Synergy
$2.95
Doomwake Giant+5% Synergy
$0.26
Sun Titan+5% Synergy
$0.28
Enduring Tenacity+5% Synergy
$4.42
Doran, the Siege Tower+5% Synergy
$2.54
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+5% Synergy
$2.06
Avacyn's Pilgrim+4% Synergy
$0.51
Herald of the Pantheon+4% Synergy
$4.07
Fyndhorn Elves+4% Synergy
$1.16
Grim Guardian+4% Synergy
$0.32
Starfield Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.48
Witch Enchanter+3% Synergy
$4.15
Llanowar Elves+2% Synergy
$0.24
Composer of Spring+2% Synergy
$4.56
Sakura-Tribe Elder0% Synergy
$0.40
Elves of Deep Shadow0% Synergy
$1.20
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.48
Eternal Witness-4% Synergy
$1.03
Birds of Paradise-6% Synergy
$11.72
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.
Revitalizing Repast+9% Synergy
$0.71
Battlefield Improvisation+7% Synergy
$3.79
Generous Gift+5% Synergy
$0.65
Veil of Summer+5% Synergy
$4.84
Fracture+5% Synergy
$0.83
Silkguard+5% Synergy
$3.74
Hunter's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.33
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$8.97
Nature's Claim+4% Synergy
$0.81
Return to Nature+4% Synergy
$0.21
Mythos of Nethroi+3% Synergy
$0.15
Tear Asunder+3% Synergy
$0.26
Noxious Revival+2% Synergy
$5.44
Mortality Spear+2% Synergy
$0.24
Abrupt Decay+1% Synergy
$1.60
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.83
Stroke of Midnight0% Synergy
$0.46
Dark Ritual0% Synergy
$3.35
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
$18.95
Assassin's Trophy-2% Synergy
$2.64
Despark-3% Synergy
$0.47
Heroic Intervention-4% Synergy
$10.85
Beast Within-4% Synergy
$0.86
Anguished Unmaking-13% Synergy
$2.09
Path to Exile-16% Synergy
$1.19
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.
Winds of Rath+22% Synergy
$0.21
Winds of Abandon+11% Synergy
$6.31
Unfinished Business+11% Synergy
$0.17
Retether+11% Synergy
$3.62
Rise to Glory+10% Synergy
$0.08
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$4.41
Wrath of God+9% Synergy
$2.27
Eerie Ultimatum+8% Synergy
$3.94
Diabolic Tutor+7% Synergy
$1.77
Rishkar's Expertise+7% Synergy
$1.46
Eradicate+7% Synergy
$0.24
Open the Vaults+6% Synergy
$0.54
Pack Hunt+6% Synergy
$0.39
Slash the Ranks+5% Synergy
$0.62
Profane Tutor+5% Synergy
$4.25
Three Visits+4% Synergy
$5.83
Idyllic Tutor+4% Synergy
$10.23
Read the Bones+4% Synergy
$0.22
Replenish+4% Synergy
$123.98
Sign in Blood+3% Synergy
$0.43
Damn+2% Synergy
$1.20
Austere Command+2% Synergy
$0.18
Skyshroud Claim+2% Synergy
$0.83
Painful Truths+2% Synergy
$0.27
Farewell+1% Synergy
$3.35
Night's Whisper-3% Synergy
$0.46
Harmonize-3% Synergy
$0.52
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$5.34
Kodama's Reach-7% Synergy
$1.90
Toxic Deluge-7% Synergy
$5.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Basilisk Collar+26% Synergy
$5.16
Blackblade Reforged+24% Synergy
$2.12
Conqueror's Flail+24% Synergy
$4.24
Kaldra Compleat+22% Synergy
$8.09
Sword of Feast and Famine+19% Synergy
$32.42
Behemoth Sledge+18% Synergy
$0.16
Sword of the Animist+17% Synergy
$5.30
Shadowspear+17% Synergy
$36.91
Masterwork of Ingenuity+15% Synergy
$1.09
Argentum Armor+15% Synergy
$2.18
Hammer of Nazahn+15% Synergy
$15.94
Sword of Fire and Ice+15% Synergy
$42.00
Sword of Hearth and Home+15% Synergy
$17.06
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+14% Synergy
$1.00
Vorpal Sword+14% Synergy
$1.12
Fireshrieker+14% Synergy
$0.28
Mask of Memory+14% Synergy
$0.33
Robe of Stars+14% Synergy
$13.12
Helm of the Host+13% Synergy
$9.90
Nettlecyst+12% Synergy
$1.45
Loxodon Warhammer+12% Synergy
$1.54
Thran Power Suit+11% Synergy
$0.97
Wand of Orcus+11% Synergy
$13.86
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+10% Synergy
$8.40
Batterskull+10% Synergy
$4.66
Sword of Vengeance+10% Synergy
$0.75
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+10% Synergy
$23.80
Mask of Griselbrand+9% Synergy
$0.35
Mithril Coat+8% Synergy
$19.88
Sword of Sinew and Steel+8% Synergy
$11.91
Scepter of Celebration+8% Synergy
$3.06
Umezawa's Jitte+8% Synergy
$12.33
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$11.49
Haunted Cloak+8% Synergy
$0.15
Trailblazer's Boots+7% Synergy
$2.02
Sword of Truth and Justice+7% Synergy
$30.48
Whispersilk Cloak+7% Synergy
$2.20
Strength-Testing Hammer+7% Synergy
$0.71
Spy Kit+7% Synergy
$0.19
Sword of Body and Mind+7% Synergy
$16.79
Sword of War and Peace+7% Synergy
$7.34
Champion's Helm+7% Synergy
$1.51
Andúril, Flame of the West+7% Synergy
$3.60
Staff of Titania+7% Synergy
$5.96
Sword of Forge and Frontier+7% Synergy
$8.44
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+7% Synergy
$11.59
Slagwurm Armor+6% Synergy
$1.35
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$19.67
Skullclamp+2% Synergy
$4.02
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sigarda's Aid+27% Synergy
$15.99
Fertile Ground+26% Synergy
$0.36
Darksteel Mutation+22% Synergy
$1.50
Bear Umbra+22% Synergy
$8.53
Ethereal Armor+22% Synergy
$0.26
Spirit Mantle+21% Synergy
$2.17
Kenrith's Transformation+19% Synergy
$1.03
Ancestral Mask+19% Synergy
$2.13
Overwhelming Splendor+18% Synergy
$5.46
Rancor+18% Synergy
$1.08
Sage's Reverie+17% Synergy
$0.51
Forge Anew+17% Synergy
$4.33
Mantle of the Ancients+17% Synergy
$3.77
Curse of Clinging Webs+17% Synergy
$1.97
Utopia Sprawl+16% Synergy
$0.97
Grievous Wound+16% Synergy
$0.31
Enchantress's Presence+15% Synergy
$1.33
Curse of Disturbance+15% Synergy
$1.58
Armadillo Cloak+15% Synergy
$0.96
Curse of the Restless Dead+15% Synergy
$1.59
Cruel Reality+14% Synergy
$0.91
Torment of Scarabs+14% Synergy
$0.29
Trespasser's Curse+14% Synergy
$0.36
Colossification+14% Synergy
$0.36
Songbirds' Blessing+13% Synergy
$6.02
Curse of Misfortunes+13% Synergy
$0.71
Curse of Death's Hold+13% Synergy
$0.76
Curse of Exhaustion+13% Synergy
$0.40
Glasswing Grace+12% Synergy
$0.39
Ghostly Prison+11% Synergy
$4.99
Strength of the Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.26
Curse of Shallow Graves+11% Synergy
$0.59
Alpha Authority+10% Synergy
$1.34
Grasp of Fate+8% Synergy
$0.54
Curse of Thirst+8% Synergy
$0.17
Curse of Conformity+8% Synergy
$1.01
Curse of Fool's Wisdom+8% Synergy
$3.30
Daybreak Coronet+8% Synergy
$3.77
On Serra's Wings+8% Synergy
$0.22
Unquestioned Authority+8% Synergy
$0.82
Timely Ward+8% Synergy
$0.88
Phyresis+8% Synergy
$1.31
Sterling Grove+7% Synergy
$3.83
Sigil of the Empty Throne+7% Synergy
$0.42
Stoneskin+7% Synergy
$0.53
Sphere of Safety+5% Synergy
$2.11
Blind Obedience+4% Synergy
$2.98
Sylvan Library+2% Synergy
$25.43
Phyrexian Arena-1% Synergy
$2.32
Sanguine Bond-5% Synergy
$3.30
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Calix, Destiny's Hand+1% Synergy
$1.05
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+21% Synergy
$6.28
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$0.31
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
$35.27
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.29
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
$2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
$48.67
Boseiju, Who Endures-1% Synergy
$32.58
Vault of the Archangel-3% Synergy
$0.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-4% Synergy
$7.90
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$0.94
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mana Crypt+2% Synergy
$38.46
Talisman of Hierarchy+1% Synergy
$0.71
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.48
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$1.06
Selesnya Signet-3% Synergy
$0.46
Golgari Signet-3% Synergy
$0.29
Orzhov Signet-3% Synergy
$0.24
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.48
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.16
Chromatic Lantern-6% Synergy
$2.19
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Temple of Plenty+10% Synergy
$0.11
Caves of Koilos+7% Synergy
$0.75
Krosan Verge+7% Synergy
$0.11
Sunlit Marsh+5% Synergy
$0.18
Haunted Mire+4% Synergy
$0.11
Orzhov Basilica+3% Synergy
$0.17
Sungrass Prairie+3% Synergy
$0.11
Verdant Catacombs+2% Synergy
$18.62
Llanowar Wastes+2% Synergy
$0.47
Radiant Grove+2% Synergy
$0.08
Scrubland+1% Synergy
Savannah+1% Synergy
Hushwood Verge+1% Synergy
$4.78
Marsh Flats0% Synergy
$21.72
Murmuring Bosk0% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Silence0% Synergy
$0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary0% Synergy
$0.18
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.17
Tainted Field0% Synergy
$0.22
Bountiful Promenade-1% Synergy
$13.31
Temple of Malady-1% Synergy
$0.20
Bayou-1% Synergy
Tainted Wood-1% Synergy
$0.18
Temple Garden-2% Synergy
$12.15
Vault of Champions-2% Synergy
$12.65
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.15
Shattered Sanctum-2% Synergy
$4.81
Windswept Heath-3% Synergy
$8.85
Overgrown Farmland-3% Synergy
$2.31
Golgari Rot Farm-3% Synergy
$0.17
Overgrown Tomb-4% Synergy
$12.43
Godless Shrine-4% Synergy
$6.68
Deceptive Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.14
Shadowy Backstreet-4% Synergy
$13.24
Undergrowth Stadium-5% Synergy
$8.19
Evolving Wilds-5% Synergy
$0.12
Fortified Village-5% Synergy
$0.15
Underground Mortuary-5% Synergy
$14.14
Canopy Vista-7% Synergy
$0.22
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.27
Brushland-8% Synergy
$0.79
Necroblossom Snarl-8% Synergy
$0.36
Indatha Triome-9% Synergy
$17.55
Lush Portico-10% Synergy
$6.61
Path of Ancestry-11% Synergy
$0.16
Sandsteppe Citadel-12% Synergy
$0.21
Isolated Chapel-12% Synergy
$0.34
Sunpetal Grove-13% Synergy
$0.44
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.21
Woodland Cemetery-21% Synergy
$0.62
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