Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
$6.33

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Human Wizard

Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 54% Auras 9% Forced Combat 8% Curses 4% Group Hug 4%

View Average Decklist All Forced Combat Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist players are trying out in Forced Combat decks.

Ragged Short Spear

+49% Synergy $0.15

Willie Lumpkin, Postman

+23% Synergy $0.80

Super-Soldier Serum

+22% Synergy $1.27

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Forced Combat builds — cards that lean hardest into the Forced Combat theme.

Shiny Impetus

+89% Synergy $0.22

Bloodthirsty Blade

+81% Synergy $0.38

Psychic Impetus

+72% Synergy $0.12

Mask of Memory

+71% Synergy $0.37

Curse of Opulence

+69% Synergy $4.25

Rogue's Gloves

+63% Synergy $0.77

Komainu Battle Armor

+63% Synergy $3.95

Curse of Verbosity

+62% Synergy $0.78

Disrupt Decorum

+61% Synergy $4.79

Colossus Hammer

+58% Synergy $2.26

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Forced Combat decks run as their core.

Sram, Senior Edificer

+57% Synergy $2.13

Dead-Iron Sledge

+54% Synergy $0.24

Sly Instigator

+54% Synergy $0.29

Martial Impetus

+54% Synergy $0.23

Red Death, Shipwrecker

+53% Synergy $0.35

Assault Suit

+53% Synergy $0.29

Deflecting Palm

+49% Synergy $3.27

Captain's Hook

+45% Synergy $0.28

Robe of the Archmagi

+44% Synergy $0.42

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

+42% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Forced Combat game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor

-5% Synergy $35.35

Fierce Guardianship

-5% Synergy $57.26

Cyclonic Rift

-6% Synergy $38.67

Smothering Tithe

-8% Synergy $61.19

Rhystic Study

-8% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Forced Combat plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Lizard Blades

+43% Synergy $2.22

Geode Rager

+36% Synergy $1.41

Starnheim Courser

+35% Synergy $0.24

Puresteel Paladin

+30% Synergy $3.22

Renegade Silent

+27% Synergy $0.29

Heliod's Pilgrim

+27% Synergy $0.18

Agitator Ant

+26% Synergy $0.32

Astor, Bearer of Blades

+26% Synergy $0.44

The Second Doctor

+25% Synergy $0.81

Frontier Warmonger

+24% Synergy $0.38

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

+24% Synergy $0.43

Codsworth, Handy Helper

+23% Synergy $24.67

The Reality Chip

+23% Synergy $4.49

Goblin Vandal

+18% Synergy $0.23

Crossbow Infantry

+18% Synergy $0.14

Goblin Racketeer

+18% Synergy $0.25

Dargo, the Shipwrecker

+18% Synergy $0.24

Jeering Homunculus

+18% Synergy $0.19

Soltari Visionary

+18% Synergy $0.36

Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber

+18% Synergy $0.32

Desolation Giant

+18% Synergy $0.24

Relic Seeker

+18% Synergy $0.34

Auramancer

+18% Synergy $0.28

Life of the Party

+17% Synergy $11.22

Koll, the Forgemaster

+17% Synergy $0.14

Mocking Doppelganger

+17% Synergy $3.96

Glóin, Dwarf Emissary

+17% Synergy $5.34

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle

+17% Synergy $0.30

Bothersome Quasit

+17% Synergy $14.74

Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser

+17% Synergy $0.45

Vengeful Ancestor

+17% Synergy $0.40

Emberwilde Captain

+17% Synergy $1.69

Hanna, Ship's Navigator

+17% Synergy $0.34

Brass Squire

+17% Synergy $1.18

Trophy Mage

+17% Synergy $0.73

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind

+16% Synergy $1.20

Donatello, Gadget Master

+16% Synergy $0.49

Kellan, the Fae-Blooded

+15% Synergy $6.92

Akiri, Fearless Voyager

+14% Synergy $0.80

Freya Crescent

+12% Synergy $0.29

Sage of the Skies

+11% Synergy $0.50

Gogo, Master of Mimicry

+11% Synergy $3.96

Waxen Shapethief

+9% Synergy $0.34

Taigam, Master Opportunist

+9% Synergy $1.28

Vedalken Infiltrator

+9% Synergy $0.22

Bronzeplate Boar

+9% Synergy $0.27

Invisible Stalker

+8% Synergy $1.62

Kitsa, Otterball Elite

+7% Synergy $4.57

Witch Enchanter

+2% Synergy $4.73

Foundry Inspector

+2% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Forced Combat deck ahead.

Take the Bait

+43% Synergy $4.80

Fumble

+36% Synergy $0.52

Dispatch

+22% Synergy $0.30

Negate

+21% Synergy $0.31

Comeuppance

+16% Synergy $5.10

Boros Charm

+15% Synergy $4.89

Sejiri Shelter

+15% Synergy $2.43

Legion Leadership

+11% Synergy $0.44

New Way Forward

+10% Synergy $0.24

Counterspell

+9% Synergy $3.32

Magnetic Theft

+8% Synergy $5.06

Immortal Obligation

+8% Synergy $0.40

Metallic Rebuke

+8% Synergy $0.30

Boros Fury-Shield

+8% Synergy $0.18

Stoic Rebuttal

+8% Synergy $0.31

Holy Day

+8% Synergy $0.56

Kazuul's Fury

+8% Synergy $0.73

Tibalt's Trickery

+8% Synergy $10.78

Unexplained Absence

+8% Synergy $0.42

Mandate of Peace

+8% Synergy $1.96

Master Warcraft

+8% Synergy $0.69

Dawn Charm

+8% Synergy $3.10

Settle the Wreckage

+8% Synergy $0.51

Cancel

+8% Synergy $0.34

Hindering Light

+8% Synergy $0.21

Generous Gift

+7% Synergy $0.77

Render Silent

+7% Synergy $2.77

Razorgrass Ambush

+7% Synergy $0.35

Final Showdown

+7% Synergy $5.56

Disenchant

+7% Synergy $0.09

Desynchronization

+7% Synergy $5.42

Whir of Invention

+7% Synergy $5.21

Invert Polarity

+7% Synergy $0.49

Three Steps Ahead

+6% Synergy $5.23

Return the Favor

+6% Synergy $0.99

Inventory Management

+6% Synergy $3.25

Rush of Inspiration

+6% Synergy $0.31

Reality Shift

+6% Synergy $0.32

Pact of Negation

+5% Synergy $18.00

Chaos Warp

+5% Synergy $0.36

Pongify

+1% Synergy $1.91

Stroke of Midnight

+0% Synergy $0.39

Flawless Maneuver

-3% Synergy $20.92

Akroma's Will

-3% Synergy $15.83

Arcane Denial

-7% Synergy $1.67

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-12% Synergy $3.83

Path to Exile

-30% Synergy $1.35

Swords to Plowshares

-49% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Forced Combat game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Open the Armory

+30% Synergy $3.18

Taunt from the Rampart

+21% Synergy $0.44

Fast Forward

+19% Synergy $0.33

Swallow Whole

+18% Synergy $0.18

Of One Mind

+18% Synergy $0.40

Citywide Bust

+17% Synergy $0.28

Fell Beast's Shriek

+17% Synergy $0.45

Spectacular Showdown

+17% Synergy $3.79

Promise of Loyalty

+14% Synergy $0.18

Relm's Sketching

+12% Synergy $0.27

Echo Storm

+8% Synergy $0.35

Tempt with Bunnies

+8% Synergy $4.39

Call the Gatewatch

+8% Synergy $0.52

Search for Glory

+8% Synergy $0.93

Ravenform

+8% Synergy $0.36

Slash the Ranks

+8% Synergy $0.75

Secret Rendezvous

+8% Synergy $0.33

Starfall Invocation

+7% Synergy $1.77

Open the Vaults

+7% Synergy $0.79

Cut a Deal

+7% Synergy $0.31

Single Combat

+7% Synergy $0.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Forced Combat decks.

Goldvein Pick

+45% Synergy $0.20

Explorer's Scope

+44% Synergy $0.22

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

+44% Synergy $2.67

Blackblade Reforged

+42% Synergy $2.86

Prying Blade

+36% Synergy $0.28

Moonsilver Spear

+36% Synergy $0.71

Pariah's Shield

+35% Synergy $6.37

Argentum Armor

+33% Synergy $3.02

Sunforger

+33% Synergy $4.23

Helm of the Host

+31% Synergy $5.98

Hot Soup

+27% Synergy $0.44

Infiltration Lens

+27% Synergy $2.51

Beamtown Beatstick

+26% Synergy $0.68

Hexplate Wallbreaker

+26% Synergy $8.04

Sword of Vengeance

+25% Synergy $1.12

Loxodon Warhammer

+25% Synergy $2.53

Masterwork of Ingenuity

+23% Synergy $1.42

No-Dachi

+18% Synergy $0.27

Greatsword

+18% Synergy $0.09

Ogre's Cleaver

+18% Synergy $0.24

Grafted Wargear

+18% Synergy $0.30

Grappling Hook

+18% Synergy $1.42

Gorgon's Head

+18% Synergy $0.79

Inquisitor's Flail

+18% Synergy $1.54

Boots of Speed

+17% Synergy $0.22

Mask of Avacyn

+17% Synergy $1.23

Battlemage's Bracers

+17% Synergy $3.68

The Spear of Leonidas

+17% Synergy $1.27

Inspiring Statuary

+17% Synergy $0.37

Two-Handed Axe

+17% Synergy $1.77

Illusionist's Bracers

+16% Synergy $5.85

Skullclamp

+16% Synergy $5.65

Improvised Arsenal

+16% Synergy $0.56

Mirrormind Crown

+16% Synergy $0.77

The Key to the Vault

+15% Synergy $0.55

Sword of the Animist

+12% Synergy $5.94

The Masamune

+12% Synergy $0.98

The Dominion Bracelet

+12% Synergy $0.41

Ultima Weapon

+11% Synergy $5.40

Wrecking Ball Arm

+11% Synergy $0.44

Genji Glove

+10% Synergy $11.16

Stitcher's Graft

+9% Synergy $0.19

Seraphic Greatsword

+9% Synergy $0.75

Zephyr Boots

+8% Synergy $0.46

Cori-Steel Cutter

+8% Synergy $4.84

Pip-Boy 3000

+8% Synergy $6.83

Adaptive Omnitool

+8% Synergy $2.80

Cloud Key

+2% Synergy $2.74

Uthros Research Craft

+0% Synergy $1.52

Swiftfoot Boots

-6% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Forced Combat strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Curse of the Nightly Hunt

+36% Synergy $0.30

Curiosity

+23% Synergy $0.99

Bonds of Faith

+18% Synergy $0.12

Curse of Inertia

+18% Synergy $0.36

Popular Entertainer

+18% Synergy $0.28

Hot Pursuit

+18% Synergy $0.36

Vow of Flight

+18% Synergy $0.21

Vow of Duty

+18% Synergy $0.29

Vow of Lightning

+18% Synergy $0.33

Ghirapur Aether Grid

+17% Synergy $0.37

The Sound of Drums

+17% Synergy $5.24

Forging the Tyrite Sword

+17% Synergy $0.28

Duelist's Heritage

+16% Synergy $2.21

Propaganda

+15% Synergy $2.54

Ghostly Prison

+15% Synergy $5.79

Darksteel Mutation

+15% Synergy $0.76

Aqueous Form

+14% Synergy $0.31

Fighter Class

+14% Synergy $8.08

Sigarda's Aid

+12% Synergy $20.95

Spirit Loop

+9% Synergy $12.30

Radiant Grace

+9% Synergy $0.27

Day of the Moon

+9% Synergy $0.33

Prison Term

+9% Synergy $0.38

Curse of Chaos

+9% Synergy $0.36

Curse of Conformity

+9% Synergy $0.28

Stasis Field

+8% Synergy $0.23

Curse of Obsession

+8% Synergy $0.35

Kasmina's Transmutation

+8% Synergy $0.30

Curse of Surveillance

+8% Synergy $0.22

Spirit Link

+8% Synergy $0.33

Curse of Shaken Faith

+8% Synergy $0.29

Public Enemy

+8% Synergy $0.28

Planar Disruption

+8% Synergy $0.29

Curse of Hospitality

+8% Synergy $0.36

Curse of Unbinding

+8% Synergy $1.19

Fall from Favor

+8% Synergy $0.20

Overwhelming Splendor

+8% Synergy $6.55

Curse of Bloodletting

+8% Synergy $1.49

Redemption Arc

+8% Synergy $0.33

Tenuous Truce

+8% Synergy $0.39

Struggle for Project Purity

+8% Synergy $4.12

Curse of Exhaustion

+8% Synergy $0.38

Unable to Scream

+8% Synergy $0.31

Ethereal Armor

+8% Synergy $0.40

Mantle of the Ancients

+7% Synergy $9.10

All That Glitters

+7% Synergy $0.84

Imprisoned in the Moon

+6% Synergy $0.33

Sphere of Safety

+6% Synergy $4.67

Mystic Remora

-2% Synergy $13.04

Whirlwind of Thought

-4% Synergy $0.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Forced Combat game plan.

Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients

+8% Synergy $0.59

Chandra, Awakened Inferno

+6% Synergy $8.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Forced Combat decks.

Axgard Armory

+43% Synergy $0.38

Rogue's Passage

+26% Synergy $0.36

Buried Ruin

+15% Synergy $0.43

Academy Ruins

+10% Synergy $8.07

Spinerock Knoll

+8% Synergy $1.37

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion

+7% Synergy $0.32

Hall of Heliod's Generosity

+6% Synergy $11.82

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

+5% Synergy $60.52

Seat of the Synod

+4% Synergy $0.93

Inventors' Fair

+1% Synergy $17.64

Great Furnace

-3% Synergy $2.48

Ancient Den

-4% Synergy $1.10

Reliquary Tower

-6% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Forced Combat strategy.

Azorius Signet

+24% Synergy $0.26

Letter of Acceptance

+18% Synergy $0.20

Laser Screwdriver

+17% Synergy $1.47

Commander's Sphere

+16% Synergy $0.34

Fellwar Stone

+13% Synergy $0.89

Boros Signet

+9% Synergy $0.62

Everflowing Chalice

+7% Synergy $0.30

Izzet Signet

+6% Synergy $0.41

Mind Stone

-2% Synergy $0.31

Thought Vessel

-14% Synergy $2.59

Arcane Signet

-15% Synergy $0.89

Talisman of Conviction

-15% Synergy $0.42

Sol Ring

-16% Synergy $1.55

Talisman of Progress

-26% Synergy $0.38

Talisman of Creativity

-32% Synergy $1.51

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Forced Combat decks.

Path of Ancestry

+52% Synergy $0.23

Temple of Epiphany

+29% Synergy $0.30

Frostboil Snarl

+22% Synergy $0.28

Terramorphic Expanse

+20% Synergy $0.26

Temple of Enlightenment

+19% Synergy $0.22

Exotic Orchard

+19% Synergy $0.24

Evolving Wilds

+19% Synergy $0.25

Hidden Hideout

+19% Synergy $2.00

Prairie Stream

+15% Synergy $0.20

Sejiri Shelter

+15% Synergy $2.43

Mystic Monastery

+14% Synergy $0.28

Spire of Industry

+14% Synergy $0.27

Fiery Islet

+12% Synergy $6.20

Rugged Prairie

+12% Synergy $0.62

Legion Leadership

+11% Synergy $0.44

Furycalm Snarl

+10% Synergy $0.30

Myriad Landscape

+9% Synergy $0.37

Cliffgate

+8% Synergy $0.40

Citadel Gate

+8% Synergy $2.53

Meandering River

+8% Synergy $0.10

Vivid Creek

+8% Synergy $0.36

Escape Tunnel

+8% Synergy $0.28

Rush of Inspiration

+6% Synergy $0.31

Hydroelectric Specimen

+5% Synergy $0.88

Mountain

+5% Synergy $0.08

Inspiring Vantage

+5% Synergy $1.75

Plains

+5% Synergy $0.09

Island

+4% Synergy $0.08

Swiftwater Cliffs

+4% Synergy $0.11

Temple of Triumph

+4% Synergy $0.33

Riverglide Pathway

+3% Synergy $4.83

Witch Enchanter

+2% Synergy $4.73

The Mycosynth Gardens

+2% Synergy $0.34

Perilous Landscape

+0% Synergy $0.22

Port Town

+0% Synergy $0.34

Izzet Boilerworks

-1% Synergy $0.36

Command Tower

-1% Synergy $0.31

Azorius Chancery

-1% Synergy $0.33

Silverbluff Bridge

-3% Synergy $0.27

Skycloud Expanse

-4% Synergy $0.26

Irrigated Farmland

-4% Synergy $0.23

Battlefield Forge

-6% Synergy $0.42

Clifftop Retreat

-7% Synergy $0.34

Sulfur Falls

-9% Synergy $0.28

Flooded Strand

-11% Synergy $15.97

Stormcarved Coast

-14% Synergy $2.50

Sacred Foundry

-23% Synergy $9.68

Glacial Fortress

-29% Synergy $0.31

Steam Vents

-32% Synergy $10.15

Shivan Reef

-32% Synergy $0.33

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