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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Price tag $3.79

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Elf

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 67% Elves 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

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

Commander VS #230: Randamonium - Partner Commanders Round 1 | MTG Gameplay

Commander VS #230: Randamonium - Partner Commanders Round 1 | MTG Gameplay

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Creatures

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

Liberated Livestock Liberated Livestock
+50% Synergy $0.33
Fountain Watch Fountain Watch
+50% Synergy $2.33
Ruthless Winnower Ruthless Winnower
+50% Synergy $2.10
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+50% Synergy $0.19
Half-Elf Monk Half-Elf Monk
+50% Synergy $0.16
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+50% Synergy $0.51
Blaring Recruiter Blaring Recruiter
+50% Synergy $0.16
Deathknell Berserker Deathknell Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.14
Drider Drider
+50% Synergy $0.31
Elderfang Ritualist Elderfang Ritualist
+50% Synergy $0.20
Briarblade Adept Briarblade Adept
+50% Synergy $0.18
Koma's Faithful Koma's Faithful
+50% Synergy $0.14
Hunter of Eyeblights Hunter of Eyeblights
+50% Synergy $0.30
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+50% Synergy $0.34
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+50% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+50% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Dreadlord Elvish Dreadlord
+50% Synergy $0.36
Scarred Vinebreeder Scarred Vinebreeder
+50% Synergy $0.24
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+50% Synergy $0.37
Thornbow Archer Thornbow Archer
+50% Synergy $0.08
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+49% Synergy $5.34
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+49% Synergy $0.95
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+49% Synergy $0.31
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+49% Synergy $0.14
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+49% Synergy $2.41
Auramancer Auramancer
+48% Synergy $0.30
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+48% Synergy $0.29
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+47% Synergy $1.42
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+46% Synergy $0.42
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+45% Synergy $9.17
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+45% Synergy $0.34
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+44% Synergy $0.41
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+44% Synergy $0.29
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+43% Synergy $0.79
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+43% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+42% Synergy $4.21
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+41% Synergy $1.10
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+40% Synergy $1.35
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.32
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+100% Synergy $0.37
Unscrupulous Agent Unscrupulous Agent
+100% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+100% Synergy $0.13

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 $0.06
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+50% Synergy $0.22
Coordinated Barrage Coordinated Barrage
+50% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+49% Synergy $0.20
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+49% Synergy $11.79
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+48% Synergy $0.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+47% Synergy $1.18
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+45% Synergy $1.00
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+35% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $1.19
Despark Despark
+19% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.41

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 $1.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $4.01
Retether Retether
+45% Synergy $19.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+43% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+50% Synergy $0.38
Witchbane Orb Witchbane Orb
+50% Synergy $0.37
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+50% Synergy $3.33
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+50% Synergy $0.30
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+50% Synergy $1.55
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+50% Synergy $0.69
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+50% Synergy $2.61
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+50% Synergy $0.28
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+50% Synergy $0.23
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+50% Synergy $6.06
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $5.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $6.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+45% Synergy $1.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.53
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+100% Synergy $3.15

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 $0.23
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+98% Synergy $0.29
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+50% Synergy $3.50
Necrotic Plague Necrotic Plague
+50% Synergy $0.37
Traveling Plague Traveling Plague
+50% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.33
Stasis Cocoon Stasis Cocoon
+50% Synergy $0.06
Suppression Bonds Suppression Bonds
+50% Synergy $0.12
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+50% Synergy $0.13
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.36
Artificer's Hex Artificer's Hex
+50% Synergy $0.14
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+50% Synergy $0.35
Cessation Cessation
+50% Synergy $0.15
Fear Fear
+50% Synergy $0.10
Aspect of Lamprey Aspect of Lamprey
+50% Synergy $0.10
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+50% Synergy $3.05
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+49% Synergy $2.83
Prison Term Prison Term
+49% Synergy $0.37
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+49% Synergy $0.39
Cooped Up Cooped Up
+49% Synergy $0.25
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+49% Synergy $0.83
Curse of Vitality Curse of Vitality
+49% Synergy $1.27
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+49% Synergy $2.41
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+49% Synergy $0.37
Pariah Pariah
+48% Synergy $2.51
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+48% Synergy $1.77
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+48% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+48% Synergy $0.35
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+47% Synergy $18.43
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $9.09
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+47% Synergy $0.40
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+46% Synergy $0.36
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+46% Synergy $5.88
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+44% Synergy $4.85
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+44% Synergy $0.50
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+44% Synergy $0.41
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+43% Synergy $0.33
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+43% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+43% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+42% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+40% Synergy $1.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+40% Synergy $17.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+35% Synergy $6.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $5.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+47% Synergy $1.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+46% Synergy $53.51
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+41% Synergy $10.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+94% Synergy $3.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.46
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.40

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 $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.36
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+22% Synergy $4.49
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+14% Synergy $0.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+8% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tana, the Bloodsower Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Faceless One Folk Hero Faceless One // Folk Hero
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Flaming Fist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Eriette, the Beguiler Eriette, the Beguiler
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Radiant, Serra Archangel Sengir, the Dark Baron Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Faceless One Inspiring Leader Faceless One // Inspiring Leader
Faceless One Noble Heritage Faceless One // Noble Heritage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tormod, the Desecrator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The Prismatic Piper Tymna the Weaver The Prismatic Piper // Tymna the Weaver
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne