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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $8.17

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% 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
+32% Synergy $39.16

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 $0.33
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
+99% Synergy $0.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+99% Synergy $20.49
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+99% Synergy $3.62
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+98% Synergy $2.32
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.14
Surge Engine Surge Engine
+49% Synergy $0.47
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+49% Synergy $0.50
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+49% Synergy $0.29
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.24
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+49% Synergy $7.76
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+49% Synergy $0.35
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+49% Synergy $0.35
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+49% Synergy $7.42
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+49% Synergy $4.10
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+49% Synergy $0.86
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+49% Synergy $4.25
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+49% Synergy $8.49
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+49% Synergy $21.60
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+49% Synergy $0.27
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+49% Synergy $1.20
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+49% Synergy $2.23
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+49% Synergy $4.59
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+49% Synergy $0.34
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+48% Synergy $30.24
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+48% Synergy $0.32
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+48% Synergy $0.35
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+48% Synergy $0.33
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+48% Synergy $16.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+48% Synergy $0.56
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.35
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+48% Synergy $2.23
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+47% Synergy $27.39
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+47% Synergy $6.83
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+47% Synergy $1.61
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+46% Synergy $17.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+45% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+37% Synergy $2.22
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+37% Synergy $25.32
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+36% Synergy $0.48
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+36% Synergy $13.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+34% Synergy $58.41

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 $17.60
Mask of the Mimic Mask of the Mimic
+49% Synergy $0.40
March of Burgeoning Life March of Burgeoning Life
+49% Synergy $0.17
Rebuild Rebuild
+49% Synergy $0.31
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+49% Synergy $0.29
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+49% Synergy $1.94
Silkguard Silkguard
+49% Synergy $0.37
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+49% Synergy $4.08
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+49% Synergy $0.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+48% Synergy $2.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+48% Synergy $2.31
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+47% Synergy $4.87
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+46% Synergy $25.06
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+43% Synergy $5.25

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 $7.05
Splinter Splinter
+49% Synergy $0.57
Bifurcate Bifurcate
+49% Synergy $0.42
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+49% Synergy $8.90
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+49% Synergy $0.27
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+49% Synergy $0.35
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.18
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+49% Synergy $0.31
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+49% Synergy $420.25
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+49% Synergy $0.25
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+49% Synergy $9.39
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+48% Synergy $4.22
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $3.54
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.40
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+42% Synergy $33.57

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 $3.49
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+99% Synergy $8.22
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+99% Synergy $52.65
City in a Bottle City in a Bottle
+49% Synergy $370.50
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+49% Synergy $0.29
Spy Kit Spy Kit
+49% Synergy $0.20
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+49% Synergy $3.47
Rope Rope
+49% Synergy $0.13
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+49% Synergy $0.32
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+49% Synergy $0.37
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+49% Synergy $9.10
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+49% Synergy $15.98
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+49% Synergy $0.35
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+49% Synergy $0.31
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+49% Synergy $0.41
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+49% Synergy $1.50
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+49% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.41
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+49% Synergy $0.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $7.51
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $2.53
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+49% Synergy $6.92
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+49% Synergy $45.84
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+49% Synergy $1.01
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.45
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $2.98
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $14.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+48% Synergy $16.83
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+48% Synergy $2.58
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+48% Synergy $5.21
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+48% Synergy $2.73
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+48% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+48% Synergy $29.75
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+47% Synergy $5.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Verdant Succession Verdant Succession
+49% Synergy $1.65
Cornered Market Cornered Market
+49% Synergy $0.65
Eye of Singularity Eye of Singularity
+49% Synergy $2.66
Banishment Banishment
+49% Synergy $0.17
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 $0.51

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 $1.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+96% Synergy $38.48
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+49% Synergy $0.33
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+49% Synergy $0.36
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+49% Synergy $13.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+48% Synergy $14.54
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+48% Synergy $1.41
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+48% Synergy $9.86
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+48% Synergy $0.91
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+43% Synergy $0.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+35% Synergy $26.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+35% Synergy $16.76
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+31% Synergy $49.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $4.23

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 $6.38
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+49% Synergy $4.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+49% Synergy $2.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+48% Synergy $229.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+99% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+94% Synergy $7.05
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+66% Synergy $12.38
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+54% Synergy $6.71
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+49% Synergy $3.01
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.35
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.28
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+48% Synergy $2.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+44% Synergy $30.77
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+44% Synergy $0.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+44% Synergy $32.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+43% Synergy $37.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+42% Synergy $29.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+42% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $19.87
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+42% Synergy $19.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+41% Synergy $35.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+41% Synergy $14.72
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+40% Synergy $0.48
City of Brass City of Brass
+40% Synergy $11.44
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+40% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+38% Synergy $0.64
Tundra Tundra
+36% Synergy $3000.00
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+36% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+36% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $5.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $15.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $9.57

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
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
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of 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
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