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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $10.33

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 57% Voltron 10% Auras 8% Stax 5% Extra Turns 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Stax game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+93% Synergy $115.65
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+93% Synergy $13.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $119.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+91% Synergy $115.41
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $59.96
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+90% Synergy $19.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $63.43
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy $38.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+76% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Stax plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+99% Synergy $0.35
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+99% Synergy $2.41
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+98% Synergy $4.71
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+98% Synergy $7.73
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+98% Synergy $0.36
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+98% Synergy $0.49
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+98% Synergy $30.24
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+97% Synergy $20.18
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+97% Synergy $9.42
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+97% Synergy $20.89
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+97% Synergy $0.32
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy $37.35
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+97% Synergy $4.69
Solitude Solitude
+97% Synergy $34.76
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+96% Synergy $10.11
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+96% Synergy $1.89
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+96% Synergy $22.03
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+95% Synergy $4.80
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+95% Synergy $6.83
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $4.04
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+94% Synergy $0.29
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+94% Synergy $0.79
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+94% Synergy $6.71
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+93% Synergy $16.37
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+92% Synergy $1.73
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+90% Synergy $2.21
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+89% Synergy $11.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+77% Synergy $58.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Stax deck ahead.

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+99% Synergy $4.48
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+96% Synergy $0.31
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy $16.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+92% Synergy $49.60
Silence Silence
+91% Synergy $10.18
Swan Song Swan Song
+80% Synergy $10.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+79% Synergy $39.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+71% Synergy $3.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Stax game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+98% Synergy $9.39
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+98% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Stax decks.

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+99% Synergy $0.30
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+99% Synergy $1.36
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+99% Synergy $21.13
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+99% Synergy $0.41
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+99% Synergy $3.49
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+99% Synergy $45.84
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+98% Synergy $5.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+97% Synergy $16.83
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+96% Synergy $2.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+92% Synergy $5.18

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Stax strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+97% Synergy $2.32
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+96% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Stax game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+98% Synergy $5.21

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Stax decks.

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+97% Synergy $0.32
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+96% Synergy $4.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+89% Synergy $6.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+88% Synergy $38.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+80% Synergy $26.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Stax strategy.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy $167.03
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+94% Synergy $229.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+48% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Stax decks.

Thran Quarry Thran Quarry
+99% Synergy $4.76
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+99% Synergy $4.50
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+99% Synergy $9.73
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+95% Synergy $63.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+95% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+95% Synergy $11.44
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+93% Synergy $30.77
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+92% Synergy $12.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $32.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $37.51
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+92% Synergy $0.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+91% Synergy $19.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+72% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+66% Synergy $15.74
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+53% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+50% Synergy $7.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Stax.

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 Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower