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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix: Auras
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 Auras game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+51% Synergy $53.72
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+32% Synergy $466.90
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $36.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $69.44

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
+98% Synergy $3.68
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+95% Synergy $43.90
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+66% Synergy $11.78
Kestia, the Cultivator Kestia, the Cultivator
+65% Synergy $0.83
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+65% Synergy $4.18
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+65% Synergy $0.44
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+64% Synergy $0.97
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+63% Synergy $4.92
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+63% Synergy $2.72
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+63% Synergy $0.86
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+62% Synergy $5.46
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+33% Synergy $0.21
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+33% Synergy $0.26
Blessed Spirits Blessed Spirits
+33% Synergy $0.11
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+33% Synergy $8.74
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+33% Synergy $4.12
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+32% Synergy $12.77
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+32% Synergy $0.67
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+32% Synergy $3.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+32% Synergy $0.41
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+32% Synergy $0.41
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+32% Synergy $0.27
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+32% Synergy $3.68
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+32% Synergy $0.31
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+32% Synergy $0.46
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+31% Synergy $0.28
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+31% Synergy $0.36
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+31% Synergy $0.77
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+31% Synergy $22.28
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+31% Synergy $0.49
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+31% Synergy $5.22
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+31% Synergy $1.32
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+31% Synergy $4.72
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+31% Synergy $5.57
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+31% Synergy $0.32
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+30% Synergy $0.25
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $0.46
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+30% Synergy $0.98
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+28% Synergy $2.15
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+24% Synergy $3.31
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+8% Synergy $13.10

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 $0.24
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+23% Synergy $10.93
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+20% Synergy $0.32

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 $2.65
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+57% Synergy $2.91
Time of Need Time of Need
+33% Synergy $4.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+33% Synergy $0.28
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+33% Synergy $2.32
Flux Flux
+33% Synergy $0.28
Timetwister Timetwister
+33% Synergy
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+33% Synergy $95.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+32% Synergy $1.21
Harmonize Harmonize
+32% Synergy $0.30
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $4.34
Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+27% Synergy $6.57
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+33% Synergy $1.37
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+33% Synergy $3.15
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+33% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+32% Synergy $31.83
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+32% Synergy $2.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+32% Synergy $11.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+97% Synergy $0.97
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+96% Synergy $0.30
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+96% Synergy $1.38
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+65% Synergy $0.42
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+64% Synergy $2.65
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+63% Synergy $0.39
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+62% Synergy $10.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+62% Synergy $4.83
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+62% Synergy $0.53
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+61% Synergy $0.65
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+33% Synergy $1.08
Colossification Colossification
+33% Synergy $0.51
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+33% Synergy $0.04
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+33% Synergy $4.20
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+33% Synergy $7.57
Take Possession Take Possession
+33% Synergy $0.21
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+33% Synergy $0.26
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+33% Synergy $0.37
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+33% Synergy $0.29
Spellweaver Volute Spellweaver Volute
+33% Synergy $1.08
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+33% Synergy $0.09
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+33% Synergy $0.28
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+33% Synergy $2.56
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+33% Synergy $0.32
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.38
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+33% Synergy $2.51
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+33% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+33% Synergy $1.09
Wellspring Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.31
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+33% Synergy $1.17
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+33% Synergy $0.13
New Horizons New Horizons
+33% Synergy $0.21
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+32% Synergy $0.11
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+32% Synergy $2.24
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $1.27
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+32% Synergy $0.80
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+32% Synergy $1.75
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+31% Synergy $0.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+31% Synergy $18.41
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+31% Synergy $6.87
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+31% Synergy $0.33
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+30% Synergy $8.69
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+30% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Exploration Exploration
+28% Synergy $32.33
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+28% Synergy $4.39
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+28% Synergy $6.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.40

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 $12.14
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+32% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+47% Synergy $2.60
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $36.46
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+32% Synergy $0.57
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $4.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+27% Synergy $1.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+26% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+24% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+24% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+24% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+23% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+23% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.46

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 Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+46% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+46% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+45% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
+38% Synergy $1.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+37% Synergy $36.10
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+36% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+33% Synergy $11.42
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+33% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+32% Synergy $1.21
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+30% Synergy $15.65
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+27% Synergy $14.05
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+27% Synergy $17.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+27% Synergy $6.57
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+26% Synergy $38.66
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+25% Synergy $17.02
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+23% Synergy $0.63
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+22% Synergy $8.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+22% Synergy $7.78
Tundra Tundra
+21% Synergy $3000.00
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.29
Savannah Savannah
+20% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+20% Synergy
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+19% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.28
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.38
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+11% Synergy $2.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.07
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.75
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.75
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $16.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.52
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-12% Synergy $11.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-12% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-19% Synergy $0.34

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
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