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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

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+51% Synergy $61.19
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+32% Synergy $514.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $35.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $69.93

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 $3.25
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+94% Synergy $5.43
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+65% Synergy $13.48
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+65% Synergy $0.44
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+65% Synergy $5.50
Kestia, the Cultivator Kestia, the Cultivator
+65% Synergy $2.08
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+63% Synergy $1.11
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+63% Synergy $1.05
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+63% Synergy $4.38
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+62% Synergy $3.35
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+61% Synergy $5.09
Blessed Spirits Blessed Spirits
+33% Synergy $0.16
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+33% Synergy $0.22
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+33% Synergy $8.51
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+32% Synergy $5.27
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+32% Synergy $0.26
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+32% Synergy $0.39
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+32% Synergy $0.68
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+32% Synergy $0.44
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+32% Synergy $4.39
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+32% Synergy $0.29
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+32% Synergy $3.49
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.40
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+31% Synergy $0.46
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+31% Synergy $12.75
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+31% Synergy $0.74
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+31% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+31% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+31% Synergy $21.18
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+31% Synergy $1.92
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+31% Synergy $5.24
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+30% Synergy $0.38
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+30% Synergy $3.91
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+30% Synergy $4.81
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+30% Synergy $0.72
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $2.13
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+30% Synergy $0.69
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+29% Synergy $0.29
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+29% Synergy $2.36
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+24% Synergy $5.38
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+7% Synergy $12.78

Instants

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

Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.27
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+28% Synergy $0.31
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+23% Synergy $11.28
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+19% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+64% Synergy $3.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+58% Synergy $2.08
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+33% Synergy $2.38
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+33% Synergy $96.77
Flux Flux
+33% Synergy $0.37
Timetwister Timetwister
+33% Synergy
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+32% Synergy $0.32
Time of Need Time of Need
+32% Synergy $4.97
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+32% Synergy $1.33
Harmonize Harmonize
+31% Synergy $0.33
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $5.05
Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+27% Synergy $6.78
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+32% Synergy $0.19
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+32% Synergy $2.74
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+32% Synergy $2.57
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+32% Synergy $10.62
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+32% Synergy $3.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+31% Synergy $34.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+29% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+96% Synergy $1.05
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+96% Synergy $0.30
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+95% Synergy $1.62
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+65% Synergy $0.42
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+63% Synergy $2.29
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+63% Synergy $0.40
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+62% Synergy $13.58
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+62% Synergy $4.67
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+62% Synergy $0.84
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+61% Synergy $0.33
Spellweaver Volute Spellweaver Volute
+33% Synergy $1.19
Take Possession Take Possession
+33% Synergy $0.26
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+33% Synergy $0.22
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+33% Synergy $0.14
Wellspring Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.20
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+33% Synergy $0.11
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+33% Synergy $1.33
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.30
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+33% Synergy $1.19
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+33% Synergy $6.55
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+33% Synergy $0.18
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+32% Synergy $0.35
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+32% Synergy $1.69
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+32% Synergy $0.05
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+32% Synergy $0.37
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+32% Synergy $0.41
New Horizons New Horizons
+32% Synergy $0.24
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.31
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+32% Synergy $2.27
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+32% Synergy $4.42
Colossification Colossification
+32% Synergy $0.87
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+32% Synergy $2.28
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+32% Synergy $1.10
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $0.99
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+32% Synergy $1.49
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+31% Synergy $0.15
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+31% Synergy $2.86
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+31% Synergy $20.95
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+31% Synergy $0.37
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+31% Synergy $2.21
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+30% Synergy $0.52
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+30% Synergy $0.45
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+29% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+29% Synergy $0.76
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+29% Synergy $8.59
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.33
Exploration Exploration
+28% Synergy $33.39
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+28% Synergy $3.53
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+28% Synergy $6.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.60

Planeswalkers

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

Estrid, the Masked Estrid, the Masked
+32% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+61% Synergy $11.82
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+31% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+24% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+46% Synergy $2.59
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+32% Synergy $0.62
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $34.91
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.87
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+26% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+24% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+24% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+24% Synergy $3.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+23% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+23% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-37% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+96% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+46% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+46% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+45% Synergy $0.28
Brushland Brushland
+36% Synergy $1.55
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+36% Synergy $35.90
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+35% Synergy $0.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+33% Synergy $12.47
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+32% Synergy $1.33
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+29% Synergy $16.03
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+27% Synergy $13.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+27% Synergy $6.78
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+27% Synergy $14.88
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+26% Synergy $37.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $28.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+25% Synergy $18.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+21% Synergy $6.71
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+21% Synergy $0.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+21% Synergy $7.54
Tundra Tundra
+20% Synergy $3000.00
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.33
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+20% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+20% Synergy
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+18% Synergy $0.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+16% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.87
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+11% Synergy $4.51
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.98
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.26
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $6.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.97
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-12% Synergy $0.20
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-12% Synergy $8.91
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-18% Synergy $0.33

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
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