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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $3.18

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Elf Warrior

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 61% Tokens 17% Blink 11% Self-Destruct 6% Voltron 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4990 Current Rank
#4639 Past 2 Years
15 Decks

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Mana Pool $4.83
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

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 in 67% of decks $0.32
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $46.72

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 in 93% of decks $2.77
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+57% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.97
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+52% Synergy in 53% of decks $2.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy in 53% of decks $5.92
Greataxe Greataxe
+47% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.22
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $14.76
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+45% Synergy in 47% of decks $18.34
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+45% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+43% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.67

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 in 53% of decks $1.58
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy in 47% of decks $4.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+40% Synergy in 60% of decks $16.06
Ogre's Cleaver Ogre's Cleaver
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.86
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy in 60% of decks $4.86
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.41

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy in 40% of decks $58.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $125.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $64.43

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 in 40% of decks $28.64
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+27% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.64
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.42
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $20.91
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.33
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.13
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.29
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.76
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.50
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $42.75
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.53
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.75
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.62
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+5% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $54.82
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.41
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-4% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.42
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.65

Instants

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.02
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.14
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.98
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.16
Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $12.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.14

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 in 20% of decks $9.97
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Damn Damn
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.93
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.86
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.83
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.66
Demonmail Hauberk Demonmail Hauberk
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.96
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.86
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $42.28
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.58
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.25
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.75
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.52
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.25
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.40
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.16
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.25
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $34.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $24.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks $56.42

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 in 33% of decks $4.44
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.86
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.48
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $16.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.85
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+19% Synergy in 40% of decks $51.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.31
High Market High Market
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.50
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $33.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $39.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.54
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $31.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.38
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy in 93% of decks $1.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.41
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.39

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 in 60% of decks $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy in 47% of decks $31.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $29.53
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+12% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.24
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.65
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.38
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+1% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.24
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy in 40% of decks $8.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.95
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-16% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-16% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-21% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Deck Stats

Based on 15 Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 25
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 37

Lands: 19 basic, 18 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar