Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
$3.86
$3.86Legendary 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
#2574
Current Rank
#2515
Last Week
#2812
Last Month
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This combination consists of these two partner commanders:
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
$25.00
Adelbert Steiner+12% Synergy
$0.11
Ancient Adamantoise+11% Synergy
$3.86
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
$1.94
Sram, Senior Edificer+49% Synergy
$1.97
All That Glitters+44% Synergy
$0.40
Colossus Hammer+42% Synergy
$2.39
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+35% Synergy
$0.89
Belt of Giant Strength+34% Synergy
$4.02
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+34% Synergy
$0.34
Steelshaper's Gift+34% Synergy
$8.35
Puresteel Paladin+31% Synergy
$1.70
Wild Growth+31% Synergy
$0.31
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
$0.82
Sythis, Harvest's Hand+21% Synergy
$3.37
Setessan Champion+20% Synergy
$3.30
Swiftfoot Boots+19% Synergy
$1.30
Eidolon of Blossoms+19% Synergy
$2.61
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.43
Nature's Lore+5% Synergy
$1.41
Farseek-6% Synergy
$0.45
Cultivate-7% Synergy
$0.34
Swords to Plowshares-8% Synergy
$0.80
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+14% Synergy
$28.27
Demonic Tutor+9% Synergy
$58.30
Vampiric Tutor+5% Synergy
$50.85
Bolas's Citadel+5% Synergy
$11.59
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$45.06
Smothering Tithe+1% Synergy
$34.98
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$94.69
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$18.72
Field of the Dead-5% Synergy
$35.56
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stoneforge Mystic+31% Synergy
$24.93
Kor Spiritdancer+24% Synergy
$1.88
Armored Skyhunter+23% Synergy
$3.80
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+20% Synergy
$0.41
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+19% Synergy
$1.08
Sanctum Weaver+16% Synergy
$4.81
Golden-Tail Trainer+16% Synergy
$0.12
Lion Sash+15% Synergy
$1.09
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+14% Synergy
$1.33
Felothar the Steadfast+14% Synergy
$1.19
Ellivere of the Wild Court+14% Synergy
$0.27
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+14% Synergy
$0.84
Halvar, God of Battle+14% Synergy
$31.10
Killian, Ink Duelist+13% Synergy
$0.42
Esper Sentinel+12% Synergy
$42.20
Mesa Enchantress+12% Synergy
$0.54
Satyr Enchanter+11% Synergy
$1.07
Gylwain, Casting Director+11% Synergy
$0.25
Hateful Eidolon+11% Synergy
$0.17
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+11% Synergy
$0.57
Ghostly Dancers+10% Synergy
$0.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper+10% Synergy
$14.00
Tanglespan Lookout+10% Synergy
$0.08
Transcendent Envoy+10% Synergy
$0.12
Jukai Naturalist+9% Synergy
$0.45
Kodama of the West Tree+9% Synergy
$16.55
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn+8% Synergy
$0.38
Umbra Mystic+8% Synergy
$1.52
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+7% Synergy
$7.15
Archon of Sun's Grace+7% Synergy
$0.73
Verduran Enchantress+7% Synergy
$1.83
Ondu Spiritdancer+6% Synergy
$4.08
Doomwake Giant+5% Synergy
$0.25
Sun Titan+5% Synergy
$0.35
Enduring Tenacity+5% Synergy
$3.85
Doran, the Siege Tower+5% Synergy
$3.03
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+5% Synergy
$2.11
Avacyn's Pilgrim+4% Synergy
$0.55
Herald of the Pantheon+4% Synergy
$4.61
Fyndhorn Elves+4% Synergy
$0.97
Grim Guardian+4% Synergy
$0.41
Starfield Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.41
Witch Enchanter+3% Synergy
$3.39
Llanowar Elves+2% Synergy
$0.19
Composer of Spring+2% Synergy
$4.73
Sakura-Tribe Elder0% Synergy
$0.47
Elves of Deep Shadow0% Synergy
$1.56
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.43
Eternal Witness-4% Synergy
$1.23
Birds of Paradise-6% Synergy
$9.23
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.
Revitalizing Repast+9% Synergy
$0.81
Battlefield Improvisation+7% Synergy
$3.23
Generous Gift+5% Synergy
$0.84
Veil of Summer+5% Synergy
$5.09
Fracture+5% Synergy
$0.81
Silkguard+5% Synergy
$4.11
Hunter's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.33
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$9.16
Nature's Claim+4% Synergy
$0.96
Return to Nature+4% Synergy
$0.20
Mythos of Nethroi+3% Synergy
$0.27
Tear Asunder+3% Synergy
$0.43
Noxious Revival+2% Synergy
$5.20
Mortality Spear+2% Synergy
$0.25
Abrupt Decay+1% Synergy
$1.90
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.21
Stroke of Midnight0% Synergy
$0.31
Dark Ritual0% Synergy
$2.94
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
$18.24
Assassin's Trophy-2% Synergy
$2.11
Despark-3% Synergy
$0.32
Heroic Intervention-4% Synergy
$11.10
Beast Within-4% Synergy
$0.59
Anguished Unmaking-13% Synergy
$1.77
Path to Exile-16% Synergy
$1.27
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
$0.20
Winds of Abandon+11% Synergy
$5.68
Unfinished Business+11% Synergy
$0.30
Retether+11% Synergy
$2.78
Rise to Glory+10% Synergy
$0.06
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$5.84
Wrath of God+9% Synergy
$2.29
Eerie Ultimatum+8% Synergy
$3.61
Diabolic Tutor+7% Synergy
$1.75
Rishkar's Expertise+7% Synergy
$2.01
Eradicate+7% Synergy
$0.25
Open the Vaults+6% Synergy
$0.55
Pack Hunt+6% Synergy
$0.44
Slash the Ranks+5% Synergy
$0.54
Profane Tutor+5% Synergy
$2.98
Three Visits+4% Synergy
$6.32
Idyllic Tutor+4% Synergy
$8.66
Read the Bones+4% Synergy
$0.28
Replenish+4% Synergy
$130.08
Sign in Blood+3% Synergy
$0.60
Damn+2% Synergy
$2.03
Austere Command+2% Synergy
$0.44
Skyshroud Claim+2% Synergy
$0.77
Painful Truths+2% Synergy
$0.27
Farewell+1% Synergy
$4.30
Night's Whisper-3% Synergy
$0.25
Harmonize-3% Synergy
$0.23
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$7.64
Kodama's Reach-7% Synergy
$1.69
Toxic Deluge-7% Synergy
$5.30
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Basilisk Collar+26% Synergy
$3.11
Blackblade Reforged+24% Synergy
$2.31
Conqueror's Flail+24% Synergy
$4.45
Kaldra Compleat+22% Synergy
$8.74
Sword of Feast and Famine+19% Synergy
$33.77
Behemoth Sledge+18% Synergy
$0.16
Sword of the Animist+17% Synergy
$7.32
Shadowspear+17% Synergy
$31.55
Masterwork of Ingenuity+15% Synergy
$1.02
Argentum Armor+15% Synergy
$1.87
Hammer of Nazahn+15% Synergy
$17.44
Sword of Fire and Ice+15% Synergy
$38.01
Sword of Hearth and Home+15% Synergy
$20.45
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+14% Synergy
$0.77
Vorpal Sword+14% Synergy
$1.54
Fireshrieker+14% Synergy
$0.26
Mask of Memory+14% Synergy
$0.35
Robe of Stars+14% Synergy
$16.80
Helm of the Host+13% Synergy
$12.75
Nettlecyst+12% Synergy
$1.19
Loxodon Warhammer+12% Synergy
$1.06
Thran Power Suit+11% Synergy
$1.33
Wand of Orcus+11% Synergy
$14.36
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+10% Synergy
$5.20
Batterskull+10% Synergy
$3.87
Sword of Vengeance+10% Synergy
$0.61
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+10% Synergy
$27.40
Mask of Griselbrand+9% Synergy
$0.47
Mithril Coat+8% Synergy
$17.15
Sword of Sinew and Steel+8% Synergy
$13.24
Scepter of Celebration+8% Synergy
$2.03
Umezawa's Jitte+8% Synergy
$14.04
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$11.60
Haunted Cloak+8% Synergy
$0.19
Trailblazer's Boots+7% Synergy
$1.78
Sword of Truth and Justice+7% Synergy
$31.16
Whispersilk Cloak+7% Synergy
$2.15
Strength-Testing Hammer+7% Synergy
$0.58
Spy Kit+7% Synergy
$0.17
Sword of Body and Mind+7% Synergy
$15.95
Sword of War and Peace+7% Synergy
$8.42
Champion's Helm+7% Synergy
$1.86
Andúril, Flame of the West+7% Synergy
$2.41
Staff of Titania+7% Synergy
$5.10
Sword of Forge and Frontier+7% Synergy
$8.42
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+7% Synergy
$14.36
Slagwurm Armor+6% Synergy
$1.86
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$18.82
Skullclamp+2% Synergy
$5.02
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.45
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sigarda's Aid+27% Synergy
$21.70
Fertile Ground+26% Synergy
$0.30
Darksteel Mutation+22% Synergy
$1.43
Bear Umbra+22% Synergy
$7.81
Ethereal Armor+22% Synergy
$0.27
Spirit Mantle+21% Synergy
$3.14
Kenrith's Transformation+19% Synergy
$0.95
Ancestral Mask+19% Synergy
$2.39
Overwhelming Splendor+18% Synergy
$5.42
Rancor+18% Synergy
$0.86
Sage's Reverie+17% Synergy
$0.43
Forge Anew+17% Synergy
$4.36
Mantle of the Ancients+17% Synergy
$1.46
Curse of Clinging Webs+17% Synergy
$0.90
Utopia Sprawl+16% Synergy
$0.88
Grievous Wound+16% Synergy
$0.35
Enchantress's Presence+15% Synergy
$1.07
Curse of Disturbance+15% Synergy
$1.97
Armadillo Cloak+15% Synergy
$0.87
Curse of the Restless Dead+15% Synergy
$1.93
Cruel Reality+14% Synergy
$1.11
Torment of Scarabs+14% Synergy
$0.26
Trespasser's Curse+14% Synergy
$0.46
Colossification+14% Synergy
$0.38
Songbirds' Blessing+13% Synergy
$5.35
Curse of Misfortunes+13% Synergy
$0.71
Curse of Death's Hold+13% Synergy
$0.68
Curse of Exhaustion+13% Synergy
$0.31
Glasswing Grace+12% Synergy
$0.22
Ghostly Prison+11% Synergy
$3.99
Strength of the Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of Shallow Graves+11% Synergy
$0.52
Alpha Authority+10% Synergy
$1.56
Grasp of Fate+8% Synergy
$0.39
Curse of Thirst+8% Synergy
$0.16
Curse of Conformity+8% Synergy
$0.22
Curse of Fool's Wisdom+8% Synergy
$2.45
Daybreak Coronet+8% Synergy
$2.36
On Serra's Wings+8% Synergy
$0.23
Unquestioned Authority+8% Synergy
$2.00
Timely Ward+8% Synergy
$1.04
Phyresis+8% Synergy
$0.90
Sterling Grove+7% Synergy
$4.03
Sigil of the Empty Throne+7% Synergy
$0.44
Stoneskin+7% Synergy
$0.57
Sphere of Safety+5% Synergy
$2.67
Blind Obedience+4% Synergy
$2.73
Sylvan Library+2% Synergy
$24.82
Phyrexian Arena-1% Synergy
$1.55
Sanguine Bond-5% Synergy
$3.53
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
$1.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+21% Synergy
$6.35
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$0.27
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
$38.71
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.46
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
$1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
$47.16
Boseiju, Who Endures-1% Synergy
$29.31
Vault of the Archangel-3% Synergy
$0.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-4% Synergy
$9.35
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$0.57
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mana Crypt+2% Synergy
$55.47
Talisman of Hierarchy+1% Synergy
$0.91
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.51
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$1.12
Selesnya Signet-3% Synergy
$0.35
Golgari Signet-3% Synergy
$0.36
Orzhov Signet-3% Synergy
$0.30
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.07
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.16
Chromatic Lantern-6% Synergy
$2.17
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
$0.15
Caves of Koilos+7% Synergy
$0.80
Krosan Verge+7% Synergy
$0.18
Sunlit Marsh+5% Synergy
$0.25
Haunted Mire+4% Synergy
$0.22
Orzhov Basilica+3% Synergy
$0.20
Sungrass Prairie+3% Synergy
$0.18
Verdant Catacombs+2% Synergy
$21.61
Llanowar Wastes+2% Synergy
$0.35
Radiant Grove+2% Synergy
$0.16
Scrubland+1% Synergy
Savannah+1% Synergy
Hushwood Verge+1% Synergy
$5.70
Marsh Flats0% Synergy
$22.75
Murmuring Bosk0% Synergy
$0.32
Temple of Silence0% Synergy
$0.15
Selesnya Sanctuary0% Synergy
$0.18
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.11
Tainted Field0% Synergy
$0.23
Bountiful Promenade-1% Synergy
$9.48
Temple of Malady-1% Synergy
$0.21
Bayou-1% Synergy
Tainted Wood-1% Synergy
$0.23
Temple Garden-2% Synergy
$12.69
Vault of Champions-2% Synergy
$13.73
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.28
Shattered Sanctum-2% Synergy
$4.16
Windswept Heath-3% Synergy
$9.47
Overgrown Farmland-3% Synergy
$1.99
Golgari Rot Farm-3% Synergy
$0.22
Overgrown Tomb-4% Synergy
$11.50
Godless Shrine-4% Synergy
$7.92
Deceptive Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.17
Shadowy Backstreet-4% Synergy
$13.57
Undergrowth Stadium-5% Synergy
$8.29
Evolving Wilds-5% Synergy
$0.23
Fortified Village-5% Synergy
$0.21
Underground Mortuary-5% Synergy
$13.93
Canopy Vista-7% Synergy
$0.22
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.22
Brushland-8% Synergy
$1.32
Necroblossom Snarl-8% Synergy
$0.44
Indatha Triome-9% Synergy
$17.06
Lush Portico-10% Synergy
$8.29
Path of Ancestry-11% Synergy
$0.18
Sandsteppe Citadel-12% Synergy
$0.16
Isolated Chapel-12% Synergy
$0.48
Sunpetal Grove-13% Synergy
$0.98
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.45
Woodland Cemetery-21% Synergy
$0.57
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