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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix: Artifacts
Price tag $6.74

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

Equipment 47% Auras 32% Artifacts 5% Keruga Companion 5%
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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

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Artifacts game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+82% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+99% Synergy $0.99
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+99% Synergy $2.88
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+99% Synergy $0.38
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+99% Synergy $0.34
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+99% Synergy $25.45
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+99% Synergy $3.68
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+99% Synergy $0.27
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+98% Synergy $1.60
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+98% Synergy $1.32
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+98% Synergy $0.33
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+97% Synergy $0.46
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+95% Synergy $0.38
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+100% Synergy $0.24
Surge Engine Surge Engine
+100% Synergy $0.44
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+100% Synergy $0.34
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+100% Synergy $0.25
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+100% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Artifacts deck ahead.

Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+99% Synergy $0.31
Silkguard Silkguard
+99% Synergy $0.40
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+99% Synergy $5.17
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+98% Synergy $5.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+98% Synergy $1.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+70% Synergy $13.39
Rebuild Rebuild
+100% Synergy $0.24
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+100% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+98% Synergy $5.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+94% Synergy $6.57
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+100% Synergy $0.29
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+100% Synergy $0.26
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+100% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Artifacts decks.

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+99% Synergy $1.38
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+99% Synergy $0.53
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+99% Synergy $6.08
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+99% Synergy $2.53
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+99% Synergy $2.73
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+99% Synergy $5.89
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+99% Synergy $15.35
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+99% Synergy $2.98
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+98% Synergy $0.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+98% Synergy $31.83
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+98% Synergy $1.66
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+98% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $2.99
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+100% Synergy $1.65
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+100% Synergy $0.40
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+100% Synergy $0.36
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+100% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+100% Synergy $0.31
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+100% Synergy $0.30
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+100% Synergy $2.51
Rope Rope
+100% Synergy $0.07
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+100% Synergy $15.00
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+100% Synergy $0.66
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+100% Synergy $0.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+98% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Artifacts decks.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+99% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+99% Synergy $13.08
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+99% Synergy $0.95
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+98% Synergy $0.88
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+98% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+97% Synergy $39.67
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+93% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+86% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+56% Synergy $2.76
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+100% Synergy $0.30
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+100% Synergy $0.22

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Artifacts strategy.

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+98% Synergy $229.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+94% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+80% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.40
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+100% Synergy $3.89
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+100% Synergy $11.43

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Artifacts decks.

Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+99% Synergy $0.30
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+98% Synergy $0.29
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+98% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+98% Synergy $1.64
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+94% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+94% Synergy $6.57
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+91% Synergy $0.57
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+91% Synergy $0.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+89% Synergy $1.02
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+70% Synergy $16.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+67% Synergy $11.42
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+56% Synergy $7.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+43% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+100% Synergy $0.40

Similar Commanders

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

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
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
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
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
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer