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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Price tag $3.51

Legendary CreatureKor Scout Elf

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+100% Synergy $1.08
Unscrupulous Agent Unscrupulous Agent
+100% Synergy $0.04
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+100% Synergy $0.14
Liberated Livestock Liberated Livestock
+50% Synergy $0.14
Fountain Watch Fountain Watch
+50% Synergy $1.75
Ruthless Winnower Ruthless Winnower
+50% Synergy $0.89
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+50% Synergy $0.09
Half-Elf Monk Half-Elf Monk
+50% Synergy $0.04
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+50% Synergy $0.23
Blaring Recruiter Blaring Recruiter
+50% Synergy $0.15
Deathknell Berserker Deathknell Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.03
Drider Drider
+50% Synergy $0.16
Elderfang Ritualist Elderfang Ritualist
+50% Synergy $0.22
Briarblade Adept Briarblade Adept
+50% Synergy $0.05
Koma's Faithful Koma's Faithful
+50% Synergy $0.03
Hunter of Eyeblights Hunter of Eyeblights
+50% Synergy $0.18
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+50% Synergy $0.09
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+50% Synergy $0.10
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+50% Synergy $0.05
Elvish Dreadlord Elvish Dreadlord
+50% Synergy $0.19
Scarred Vinebreeder Scarred Vinebreeder
+50% Synergy $0.10
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+50% Synergy $0.20
Thornbow Archer Thornbow Archer
+50% Synergy $0.10
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+49% Synergy $4.56
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+49% Synergy $0.57
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+49% Synergy $0.18
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+49% Synergy $0.09
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+49% Synergy $1.63
Auramancer Auramancer
+48% Synergy $0.12
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+48% Synergy $0.19
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+47% Synergy $0.31
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+46% Synergy $0.27
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+45% Synergy $3.86
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+45% Synergy $0.16
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+44% Synergy $0.73
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+44% Synergy $0.17
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+43% Synergy $1.88
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+43% Synergy $0.42
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+42% Synergy $1.92
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+41% Synergy $0.54
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+40% Synergy $1.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade safe.

Lethal Exploit Lethal Exploit
+50% Synergy $0.03
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+50% Synergy $0.09
Coordinated Barrage Coordinated Barrage
+50% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+49% Synergy $0.09
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+49% Synergy $6.91
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+48% Synergy $0.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+47% Synergy $0.45
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+45% Synergy $0.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+35% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $0.84
Despark Despark
+19% Synergy $0.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's game plan and control the board.

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+48% Synergy $0.62
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $1.94
Retether Retether
+45% Synergy $2.78
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+43% Synergy $0.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+100% Synergy $1.90
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+50% Synergy $0.33
Witchbane Orb Witchbane Orb
+50% Synergy $0.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+50% Synergy $0.77
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+50% Synergy $0.19
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+50% Synergy $1.40
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+50% Synergy $0.52
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+50% Synergy $2.39
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+50% Synergy $0.14
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+50% Synergy $0.06
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+50% Synergy $3.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $3.11
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $7.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+45% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+99% Synergy $0.05
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+98% Synergy $0.19
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+50% Synergy $3.04
Necrotic Plague Necrotic Plague
+50% Synergy $0.25
Traveling Plague Traveling Plague
+50% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.16
Stasis Cocoon Stasis Cocoon
+50% Synergy $0.11
Suppression Bonds Suppression Bonds
+50% Synergy $0.09
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+50% Synergy $0.07
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.26
Artificer's Hex Artificer's Hex
+50% Synergy $0.12
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+50% Synergy $0.26
Cessation Cessation
+50% Synergy $0.20
Fear Fear
+50% Synergy $0.19
Aspect of Lamprey Aspect of Lamprey
+50% Synergy $0.02
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+50% Synergy $0.59
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+49% Synergy $2.06
Prison Term Prison Term
+49% Synergy $0.66
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+49% Synergy $0.32
Cooped Up Cooped Up
+49% Synergy $0.06
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+49% Synergy $0.50
Curse of Vitality Curse of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.88
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+49% Synergy $1.11
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+49% Synergy $0.26
Pariah Pariah
+48% Synergy $1.95
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+48% Synergy $1.35
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+48% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+48% Synergy $0.31
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+47% Synergy $21.70
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $1.74
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+47% Synergy $0.46
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+46% Synergy $1.28
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+46% Synergy $1.57
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+44% Synergy $2.67
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+44% Synergy $5.84
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+44% Synergy $0.21
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+43% Synergy $0.27
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+43% Synergy $0.43
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+43% Synergy $4.07
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+42% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+40% Synergy $1.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+40% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+35% Synergy $3.99
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $2.73
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+47% Synergy $7.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+46% Synergy $34.54
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+41% Synergy $6.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+94% Synergy $4.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.91
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+45% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.45
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+22% Synergy $3.47
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+14% Synergy $0.68
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+8% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.22

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