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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $8.76

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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

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
+99% Synergy $0.36

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
+32% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+99% Synergy $0.43
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+99% Synergy $22.51
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+99% Synergy $3.46
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+98% Synergy $3.22
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.16
Surge Engine Surge Engine
+49% Synergy $0.46
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+49% Synergy $0.50
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+49% Synergy $0.30
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.27
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+49% Synergy $7.60
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+49% Synergy $0.36
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+49% Synergy $7.20
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+49% Synergy $0.35
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+49% Synergy $3.96
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+49% Synergy $3.79
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+49% Synergy $0.99
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+49% Synergy $8.58
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+49% Synergy $25.78
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+49% Synergy $0.38
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+49% Synergy $1.62
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+49% Synergy $4.39
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+49% Synergy $2.47
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+48% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+48% Synergy $31.56
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+48% Synergy $0.38
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+48% Synergy $0.48
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+48% Synergy $0.32
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+48% Synergy $15.97
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+48% Synergy $0.57
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.37
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+47% Synergy $5.77
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+47% Synergy $1.92
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+47% Synergy $27.20
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+47% Synergy $2.13
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+46% Synergy $17.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+45% Synergy $0.37
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+37% Synergy $30.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+37% Synergy $2.22
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+37% Synergy $13.07
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+36% Synergy $0.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+34% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+69% Synergy $16.00
Mask of the Mimic Mask of the Mimic
+49% Synergy $0.40
March of Burgeoning Life March of Burgeoning Life
+49% Synergy $0.15
Rebuild Rebuild
+49% Synergy $0.27
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+49% Synergy $0.28
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+49% Synergy $2.13
Silkguard Silkguard
+49% Synergy $0.47
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+49% Synergy $4.58
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+49% Synergy $0.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+48% Synergy $2.58
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+48% Synergy $2.43
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+47% Synergy $4.70
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+46% Synergy $28.85
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+43% Synergy $5.19

Sorceries

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+94% Synergy $6.78
Splinter Splinter
+49% Synergy $0.55
Bifurcate Bifurcate
+49% Synergy $0.45
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+49% Synergy $8.79
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+49% Synergy $0.30
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+49% Synergy $0.35
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+49% Synergy $0.40
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+49% Synergy $0.24
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+49% Synergy $403.80
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+49% Synergy $10.06
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+48% Synergy $4.14
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $3.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+42% Synergy $43.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+99% Synergy $2.67
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+99% Synergy $11.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+99% Synergy $52.43
City in a Bottle City in a Bottle
+49% Synergy $372.44
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+49% Synergy $0.28
Spy Kit Spy Kit
+49% Synergy $0.22
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+49% Synergy $0.95
Rope Rope
+49% Synergy $0.10
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+49% Synergy $0.22
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+49% Synergy $0.29
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+49% Synergy $6.37
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+49% Synergy $15.02
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+49% Synergy $0.34
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+49% Synergy $0.32
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+49% Synergy $1.67
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+49% Synergy $0.42
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+49% Synergy $0.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.37
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+49% Synergy $0.33
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $5.81
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $2.53
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+49% Synergy $6.65
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+49% Synergy $48.66
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+49% Synergy $0.93
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.42
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $16.64
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $3.02
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+48% Synergy $5.98
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+48% Synergy $18.33
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+48% Synergy $2.60
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+48% Synergy $2.26
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+48% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+48% Synergy $34.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+47% Synergy $5.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Verdant Succession Verdant Succession
+49% Synergy $1.60
Cornered Market Cornered Market
+49% Synergy $0.60
Eye of Singularity Eye of Singularity
+49% Synergy $2.60
Banishment Banishment
+49% Synergy $0.20
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+49% Synergy $0.21

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+48% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+98% Synergy $2.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+96% Synergy $38.89
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+49% Synergy $0.30
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+49% Synergy $0.39
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+49% Synergy $10.83
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+48% Synergy $17.64
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+48% Synergy $1.10
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+48% Synergy $9.73
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+48% Synergy $0.93
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+43% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+35% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+35% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+31% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+49% Synergy $6.92
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+49% Synergy $4.96
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+49% Synergy $3.95
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+48% Synergy $238.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+99% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+94% Synergy $6.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+66% Synergy $12.47
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+54% Synergy $7.54
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+49% Synergy $2.75
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.30
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.24
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+48% Synergy $2.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+44% Synergy $28.93
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+44% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+44% Synergy $31.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+43% Synergy $37.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+42% Synergy $28.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+42% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $20.44
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+42% Synergy $18.06
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+41% Synergy $36.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+41% Synergy $11.47
City of Brass City of Brass
+41% Synergy $12.30
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+40% Synergy $0.47
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+40% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+38% Synergy $1.11
Tundra Tundra
+37% Synergy $3000.00
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+36% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+36% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $6.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $15.97
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.08
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $6.71
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $8.91

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
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
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer