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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $3.45

Legendary CreatureKor Scout Elf Warrior

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3466 Current Rank
#3934 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+66% Synergy $0.97
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+33% Synergy $0.26
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+30% Synergy $36.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+93% Synergy $2.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+57% Synergy $2.31
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+52% Synergy $1.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy $7.32
Greataxe Greataxe
+47% Synergy $0.09
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+46% Synergy $17.97
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+46% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+45% Synergy $20.45
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+45% Synergy $3.40
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+43% Synergy $1.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+43% Synergy $1.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $1.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+40% Synergy $8.99
Ogre's Cleaver Ogre's Cleaver
+40% Synergy $0.21
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+40% Synergy $0.18
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+40% Synergy $0.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.02
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $34.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $94.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+39% Synergy $24.93
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+27% Synergy $2.18
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+26% Synergy $6.51
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+26% Synergy $31.10
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy $0.24
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+24% Synergy $0.31
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+20% Synergy $0.75
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+19% Synergy $0.67
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+18% Synergy $3.60
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+18% Synergy $1.34
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy $1.09
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $34.85
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+16% Synergy $0.27
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.29
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+15% Synergy $0.16
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+12% Synergy $1.71
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+11% Synergy $0.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.80
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $1.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.20
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+1% Synergy $5.36
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-4% Synergy $2.38
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-8% Synergy $0.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel safe.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+36% Synergy $3.38
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.22
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+25% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+25% Synergy $0.26
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.33
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+23% Synergy $5.01
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+20% Synergy $0.16
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+20% Synergy $0.14
Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy $0.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $9.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $2.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.84
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+19% Synergy $8.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+40% Synergy $0.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+39% Synergy $1.33
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+39% Synergy $0.47
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy $1.19
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+38% Synergy $2.41
Demonmail Hauberk Demonmail Hauberk
+33% Synergy $0.12
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+33% Synergy $0.33
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+27% Synergy $1.87
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+26% Synergy $33.77
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+25% Synergy $3.46
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+20% Synergy $0.06
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+20% Synergy $0.22
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+20% Synergy $0.15
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+20% Synergy $1.74
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+20% Synergy $4.55
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.61
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+19% Synergy $1.17
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $1.06
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+19% Synergy $0.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+19% Synergy $12.75
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+17% Synergy $0.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $31.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $17.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $54.66

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+32% Synergy $4.36
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+31% Synergy $1.46
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+27% Synergy $4.07
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy $0.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+17% Synergy $8.03
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+17% Synergy $21.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $15.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy $6.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy $1.43
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+19% Synergy $47.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $5.08
High Market High Market
+15% Synergy $4.50
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $21.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $38.71
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $2.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $19.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.91
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+24% Synergy $0.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $22.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $3.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $30.44
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+12% Synergy $6.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.11
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+11% Synergy $0.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.45
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $4.16
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $1.10
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.48
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.80
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $7.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $13.73
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-16% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-16% Synergy $0.20
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-21% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel.

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 Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
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 Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder