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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $5.03

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Human Wizard

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 47% Auras 32% Artifacts 5% Big Mana 5% Keruga Companion 5% Voltron 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+100% Synergy $4.85
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+100% Synergy $0.75
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+100% Synergy $0.05
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+50% Synergy $0.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's abilities and overall game plan.

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+61% Synergy $1.97
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+43% Synergy $1.94
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+42% Synergy $0.24
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+40% Synergy $0.40
Colossification Colossification
+37% Synergy $0.38
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+36% Synergy $2.39
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+33% Synergy $3.80
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+32% Synergy $1.70
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+30% Synergy $3.30
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+28% Synergy $1.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+28% Synergy $7.81
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+28% Synergy $1.07
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+28% Synergy $3.37
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+28% Synergy $1.83
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+27% Synergy $1.46
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+27% Synergy $2.39
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+27% Synergy $1.07
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+26% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $1.43
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+25% Synergy $2.61

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.54
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+21% Synergy $0.58
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.34
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+18% Synergy $0.57
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+18% Synergy $3.82
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $24.93
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+17% Synergy $4.81
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+16% Synergy $0.89
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+16% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $1.36
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+15% Synergy $0.27
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+14% Synergy $4.08
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+14% Synergy $0.48
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+12% Synergy $0.27
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+11% Synergy $7.47
Phyrexian Ingester Phyrexian Ingester
+11% Synergy $0.05
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+11% Synergy $2.38
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+11% Synergy $0.30
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+11% Synergy $6.51
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+10% Synergy $1.23
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+10% Synergy $0.82
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+10% Synergy $1.60
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+10% Synergy $31.10
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $1.09
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+10% Synergy $2.82
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+9% Synergy $0.82
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+9% Synergy $0.73
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+7% Synergy $0.45
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+5% Synergy $1.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.35
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.55
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-6% Synergy $8.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-17% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix safe.

Mask of the Mimic Mask of the Mimic
+12% Synergy $0.44
March of Burgeoning Life March of Burgeoning Life
+12% Synergy $0.06
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+11% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.51
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.22
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.59
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $11.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-27% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-37% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+22% Synergy $0.20
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+22% Synergy $8.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+13% Synergy $7.90
Bifurcate Bifurcate
+12% Synergy $0.45
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+11% Synergy $0.13
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+11% Synergy $0.25
Retether Retether
+11% Synergy $2.78
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.47
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.84
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-26% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+27% Synergy $0.77
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $1.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $2.31
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+23% Synergy $0.35
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+22% Synergy $1.33
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+21% Synergy $4.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+18% Synergy $0.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $7.32
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+15% Synergy $4.68
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $33.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $31.55
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+13% Synergy $0.16
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+13% Synergy $16.80
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+13% Synergy $0.23
Spy Kit Spy Kit
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+11% Synergy $4.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+11% Synergy $6.10
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.12
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+11% Synergy $2.53
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $1.06
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.75
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $17.44
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+10% Synergy $0.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+25% Synergy $0.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+22% Synergy $0.95
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+22% Synergy $0.72
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+21% Synergy $0.88
Rancor Rancor
+21% Synergy $0.86
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+20% Synergy $3.14
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+19% Synergy $0.30
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.67
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+18% Synergy $0.43
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+17% Synergy $2.00
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+15% Synergy $0.44
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+15% Synergy $0.27
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $1.17
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+14% Synergy $0.17
Shielding Plax Shielding Plax
+14% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+13% Synergy $0.32
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.87
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+13% Synergy $21.70
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $5.44
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+12% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+12% Synergy $0.15
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+11% Synergy $1.35
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+11% Synergy $1.70
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.22
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.27
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+11% Synergy $2.36
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+11% Synergy $3.89
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $3.32
Combat Research Combat Research
+10% Synergy $0.35
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.52
Greater Good Greater Good
+10% Synergy $3.22
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.44
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+8% Synergy $2.83
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.61
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+6% Synergy $4.03
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $3.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $6.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $7.74
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $2.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.29
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.19
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.16
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.26
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+9% Synergy $6.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $24.04
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $14.12
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+3% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+3% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $17.11
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $1.99
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.45
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.62
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.19
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.32
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-6% Synergy $9.48
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-6% Synergy $1.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $9.47
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-9% Synergy $12.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-11% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-12% Synergy $0.22
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-12% Synergy $10.95
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $11.67
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-13% Synergy $9.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-14% Synergy $25.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $13.72
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-22% Synergy $4.57
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-23% Synergy $8.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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 Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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 Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain