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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $11.50

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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 $112.13
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+92% Synergy $13.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $131.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $104.30
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $62.85
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+90% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $54.33
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+76% Synergy $60.01

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 $0.33
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+99% Synergy $1.95
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+98% Synergy $1.37
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+98% Synergy $5.98
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+98% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+98% Synergy $0.58
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+98% Synergy $30.56
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+97% Synergy $19.57
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+97% Synergy $11.25
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+97% Synergy $20.03
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy $37.66
Solitude Solitude
+97% Synergy $34.04
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+97% Synergy $0.27
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+97% Synergy $5.58
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+96% Synergy $12.59
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+96% Synergy $1.83
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+96% Synergy $20.14
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+95% Synergy $5.20
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+95% Synergy $4.70
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+94% Synergy $6.42
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+94% Synergy $0.50
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+94% Synergy $0.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.72
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+93% Synergy $15.76
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+91% Synergy $1.48
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+91% Synergy $10.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+90% Synergy $2.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+77% Synergy $58.07

Instants

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

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+98% Synergy $3.04
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+96% Synergy $0.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy $18.16
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+92% Synergy $52.62
Silence Silence
+92% Synergy $10.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $8.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+78% Synergy $40.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+73% Synergy $2.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+98% Synergy $10.11
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+97% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+99% Synergy $0.31
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+99% Synergy $0.81
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+99% Synergy $18.04
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+99% Synergy $0.39
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+99% Synergy $2.36
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+99% Synergy $49.30
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.41
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+98% Synergy $5.72
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+97% Synergy $16.79
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+96% Synergy $3.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+92% Synergy $4.93

Enchantments

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

Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+97% Synergy $1.77
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+96% Synergy $0.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $12.67

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 $4.90

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+97% Synergy $0.29
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+96% Synergy $5.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+89% Synergy $5.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+88% Synergy $43.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+80% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy $171.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+94% Synergy $241.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+49% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Thran Quarry Thran Quarry
+99% Synergy $4.77
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+99% Synergy $4.22
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+99% Synergy $9.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+96% Synergy $34.12
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+96% Synergy $53.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+95% Synergy $11.03
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+93% Synergy $29.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+93% Synergy $10.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+93% Synergy $31.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $38.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+92% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+91% Synergy $19.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+72% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+67% Synergy $15.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+54% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+51% Synergy $8.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

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