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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 Auras game on their own.

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+48% Synergy $536.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+34% Synergy $57.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+32% Synergy $39.16

Creatures

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

Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+97% Synergy $3.82
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+96% Synergy $3.99
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+94% Synergy $3.93
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+49% Synergy $0.58
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+49% Synergy $0.19
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+49% Synergy $7.85
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+49% Synergy $0.27
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+49% Synergy $4.86
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+49% Synergy $1.52
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+49% Synergy $0.73
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+49% Synergy $0.50
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+49% Synergy $7.10
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+49% Synergy $10.33
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+48% Synergy $0.43
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+48% Synergy $3.32
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+48% Synergy $2.14
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+48% Synergy $13.00
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+48% Synergy $65.39
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+48% Synergy $2.23
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+47% Synergy $0.78
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+47% Synergy $1.17
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+47% Synergy $1.61
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+46% Synergy $0.35
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+46% Synergy $9.97
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+46% Synergy $3.09
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+45% Synergy $4.92

Instants

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

Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+49% Synergy $0.18
Fumble Fumble
+49% Synergy $0.46
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+36% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Time Reversal Time Reversal
+49% Synergy $2.42
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+49% Synergy $95.77
Flux Flux
+49% Synergy $0.36
Timetwister Timetwister
+49% Synergy
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+49% Synergy $0.77
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.10
Replenish Replenish
+48% Synergy $226.88
Harmonize Harmonize
+48% Synergy $0.23
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+47% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
+46% Synergy $6.10
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+46% Synergy $0.31
Explore Explore
+44% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+44% Synergy $7.05
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+41% Synergy $2.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+41% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Treachery Treachery
+99% Synergy $44.35
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+99% Synergy $0.51
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+97% Synergy $2.07
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+96% Synergy $1.08
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+96% Synergy $34.04
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+95% Synergy $1.64
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+94% Synergy $0.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+89% Synergy $0.58
Spellweaver Volute Spellweaver Volute
+49% Synergy $1.18
Take Possession Take Possession
+49% Synergy $0.23
Mind Harness Mind Harness
+49% Synergy $0.32
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+49% Synergy $0.15
Wellspring Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.21
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+49% Synergy $0.13
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+49% Synergy $1.14
Epic Proportions Epic Proportions
+49% Synergy $0.30
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+49% Synergy $0.17
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+49% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+49% Synergy $4.18
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+49% Synergy $0.20
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+49% Synergy $0.27
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+49% Synergy $0.34
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+49% Synergy $0.42
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+49% Synergy $1.99
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+49% Synergy $0.36
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+49% Synergy $1.87
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+49% Synergy $5.64
Colossification Colossification
+49% Synergy $0.87
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+49% Synergy $1.54
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+49% Synergy $0.37
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.95
Idolized Idolized
+49% Synergy $2.90
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+48% Synergy $1.49
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+48% Synergy $0.33
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+48% Synergy $3.95
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+48% Synergy $0.46
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+48% Synergy $0.26
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+48% Synergy $5.91
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+48% Synergy $16.82
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+47% Synergy $1.86
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+47% Synergy $0.46
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+46% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+46% Synergy $1.01
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+45% Synergy $13.66
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+45% Synergy $4.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+45% Synergy $0.31
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+45% Synergy $0.90
Exploration Exploration
+45% Synergy $29.98
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+45% Synergy $4.49
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+44% Synergy $7.23

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Auras build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Theros Ephara, Ever-Sheltering Invasion of Theros
+49% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+48% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $10.65
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+43% Synergy $0.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+35% Synergy $26.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+31% Synergy $49.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+48% Synergy $0.57

Lands

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

Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+71% Synergy $21.34
Brushland Brushland
+69% Synergy $1.52
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $35.75
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+68% Synergy $0.67
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+66% Synergy $12.38
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+61% Synergy $13.79
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy $7.18
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+54% Synergy $6.71
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.10
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+46% Synergy $16.55
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+46% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+44% Synergy $7.05
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+44% Synergy $5.71
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+43% Synergy $37.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+42% Synergy $29.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+42% Synergy $19.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+41% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+40% Synergy $11.44
Tundra Tundra
+36% Synergy $3000.00
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+36% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+36% Synergy
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+30% Synergy $1.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+27% Synergy $0.79
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+26% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+24% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+22% Synergy $1.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $5.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $15.74
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $3.98
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
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy $0.37
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

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

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