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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Price tag $3.52

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless decks.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+46% Synergy $5.48
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+40% Synergy $23.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless's abilities and overall game plan.

Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+100% Synergy $0.14
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+99% Synergy $11.39
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+80% Synergy $12.47
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+79% Synergy $4.87
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+75% Synergy $30.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+73% Synergy $1.08
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+71% Synergy $12.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+71% Synergy $41.89
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+69% Synergy $12.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+68% Synergy $28.81

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless decks.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+67% Synergy $9.03
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+66% Synergy $3.56
Sunforger Sunforger
+62% Synergy $3.12
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+93% Synergy $10.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy $37.00
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+82% Synergy $25.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+72% Synergy $95.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+65% Synergy $50.95
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+38% Synergy $9.44
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+37% Synergy $669.19
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+36% Synergy $103.74
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+19% Synergy $462.58
Winota, Joiner of Forces Winota, Joiner of Forces
+19% Synergy $4.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+73% Synergy $2.72
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+55% Synergy $0.86
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+55% Synergy $1.65
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+52% Synergy $5.64
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+52% Synergy $33.97
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+51% Synergy $8.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+45% Synergy $1.63
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+42% Synergy $14.98
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+41% Synergy $1.84
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $4.17
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+37% Synergy $3.35
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+37% Synergy $1.56
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+36% Synergy $20.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+34% Synergy $45.59
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+26% Synergy $5.79
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+24% Synergy $7.11
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+24% Synergy $0.36
Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+20% Synergy $0.87
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+20% Synergy $0.12
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
+20% Synergy $0.16
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+19% Synergy $5.50
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+19% Synergy $1.01
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+19% Synergy $9.85
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+19% Synergy $0.58
Fury Fury
+18% Synergy $3.96
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+18% Synergy $0.17
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+18% Synergy $6.19
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+18% Synergy $3.92
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+17% Synergy $0.11
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+17% Synergy $0.40
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+17% Synergy $4.51
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+17% Synergy $9.89
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+16% Synergy $12.85
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+16% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $20.81
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+16% Synergy $1.45
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.51
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+15% Synergy $7.59
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+15% Synergy $11.87
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $6.98
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+13% Synergy $1.61
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+12% Synergy $4.70
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $29.69
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+12% Synergy $30.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $10.41
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+8% Synergy $0.85
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-1% Synergy $1.50

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless safe.

Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+63% Synergy $0.12
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+59% Synergy $2.54
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+59% Synergy $5.81
Silence Silence
+55% Synergy $6.89
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+53% Synergy $4.75
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+49% Synergy $1.06
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+40% Synergy $0.12
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+39% Synergy $2.99
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+38% Synergy $2.29
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+35% Synergy $6.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+35% Synergy $1.00
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+35% Synergy $8.90
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+35% Synergy $9.06
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+33% Synergy $3.60
Big Score Big Score
+33% Synergy $0.70
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+25% Synergy $0.97
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+22% Synergy $1.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+21% Synergy $0.23
Overblaze Overblaze
+20% Synergy $0.31
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+20% Synergy $3.57
Fork Fork
+20% Synergy
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+20% Synergy $3.74
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+20% Synergy $0.34
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+20% Synergy $0.15
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+19% Synergy $0.59
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+19% Synergy $14.03
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+19% Synergy $0.08
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+19% Synergy $0.26
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+19% Synergy $0.69
Double Cleave Double Cleave
+19% Synergy $0.09
Reverberate Reverberate
+19% Synergy $2.03
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+18% Synergy $4.43
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+18% Synergy $6.73
Bandage Bandage
+17% Synergy $0.15
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+17% Synergy $1.66
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $4.91
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+17% Synergy $1.46
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+16% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+15% Synergy $0.18
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+15% Synergy $0.03
Expedite Expedite
+14% Synergy $0.35
Shelter Shelter
+14% Synergy $0.14
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $11.04
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+12% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless's game plan and control the board.

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+60% Synergy $0.62
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+49% Synergy $16.70
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $1.78
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+40% Synergy $0.27
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+40% Synergy $9.88
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+39% Synergy $0.42
Twinflame Twinflame
+38% Synergy $5.70
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+37% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+37% Synergy $0.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.60
Meltdown Meltdown
+20% Synergy $0.19
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+20% Synergy $3.37
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.30
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+19% Synergy $0.15
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+19% Synergy $7.02
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+18% Synergy $0.19
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+17% Synergy $1482.44
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+17% Synergy $4.72
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+16% Synergy $0.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+56% Synergy $3.92
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+51% Synergy $1.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.87
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+40% Synergy $6.39
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+37% Synergy $17.17
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+30% Synergy $35.57
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+28% Synergy $1.76
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+20% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+20% Synergy $1.06
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+20% Synergy $0.34
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+20% Synergy $1.08
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+20% Synergy $0.37
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+19% Synergy $14.96
Spellbook Spellbook
+19% Synergy $1.50
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+19% Synergy $20.88
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $1.60
Key to the City Key to the City
+19% Synergy $0.46
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+18% Synergy $4.35
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+18% Synergy $0.19
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+18% Synergy $3.93
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+16% Synergy $0.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $82.60
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $36.21
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $19.04
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $10.13
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $15.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $34.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $18.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fighter Class Fighter Class
+27% Synergy $8.80
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $18.62
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+18% Synergy $0.16
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+18% Synergy $6.83
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy $0.74
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $24.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $34.30

Utility Lands

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

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+39% Synergy $355.76
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+32% Synergy $10.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+18% Synergy $1.48
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+10% Synergy $1.32
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+10% Synergy $2.92
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+9% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.53
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
0% Synergy $0.18
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-5% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+55% Synergy $26.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+35% Synergy $65.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+34% Synergy $1.34
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+19% Synergy $1.95
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+18% Synergy $9.14
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+18% Synergy $0.60
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+17% Synergy $31.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+16% Synergy $39.82
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+16% Synergy $173.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $77.64
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $1.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-16% Synergy $0.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plateau Plateau
+48% Synergy $326.19
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+39% Synergy $11.51
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+38% Synergy $7.76
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+38% Synergy $6.76
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+37% Synergy $0.62
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+36% Synergy $40.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+36% Synergy $23.97
City of Brass City of Brass
+35% Synergy $18.89
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+35% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+34% Synergy $24.05
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+34% Synergy $13.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+34% Synergy $13.64
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+34% Synergy $30.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+33% Synergy $8.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+33% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+32% Synergy $26.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+31% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+25% Synergy $1.46
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+24% Synergy $2.68
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $28.40
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+22% Synergy $8.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $13.93
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.26
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.14
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.29
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-15% Synergy $5.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-21% Synergy $0.27

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Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
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