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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Price tag $14.08

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Human Warrior

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 27% +1/+1 Counters 18% Infect 18% Curses 9% Equipment 9% Lifegain 9% Voltron 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4041 Current Rank
#3773 Last Month

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Videos

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks.

Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+33% Synergy $0.59
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.43
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+32% Synergy $0.23
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+32% Synergy $6.33
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+31% Synergy $20.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+43% Synergy $1.52
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+41% Synergy $0.09
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+39% Synergy $2.50
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+38% Synergy $0.21
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+35% Synergy $1.39
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+35% Synergy $2.36
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+35% Synergy $30.93
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+30% Synergy $4.05
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+30% Synergy $1.34
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+30% Synergy $8.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+30% Synergy $43.76
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+30% Synergy $1.85
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $0.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+26% Synergy $42.37
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+26% Synergy $0.15
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+26% Synergy $2.18
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $10.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $32.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $50.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nyxborn Unicorn Nyxborn Unicorn
+25% Synergy $0.04
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+24% Synergy $16.66
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.17
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+22% Synergy $0.27
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $0.91
Expanding Ooze Expanding Ooze
+18% Synergy $0.03
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+17% Synergy $0.86
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy $1.79
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+16% Synergy $1.06
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+16% Synergy $12.43
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+15% Synergy $0.49
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.57
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $2.75
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+13% Synergy $0.33
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+13% Synergy $2.19
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+13% Synergy $0.25
Unforgiving One Unforgiving One
+13% Synergy $0.06
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.11
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.23
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+10% Synergy $3.43
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+10% Synergy $1.10
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+10% Synergy $0.13
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+6% Synergy $14.05
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+6% Synergy $3.38
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $1.20
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+5% Synergy $0.30
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+5% Synergy $4.56
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+4% Synergy $2.43
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $5.92
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+3% Synergy $1.68
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.24
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
-1% Synergy $4.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-4% Synergy $0.51
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $11.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan safe.

Silkguard Silkguard
+26% Synergy $3.74
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+18% Synergy $4.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $18.17
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+12% Synergy $0.23
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+11% Synergy $2.51
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+10% Synergy $1.60
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $8.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+9% Synergy $0.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.65
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+5% Synergy $9.73
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.86
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-17% Synergy $2.09
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-18% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+22% Synergy $8.99
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $3.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $4.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.83
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.20
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-4% Synergy $3.94
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.41
Farseek Farseek
-23% Synergy $0.49
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+26% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+25% Synergy $30.48
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+25% Synergy $5.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $36.91
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $8.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $37.23
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+22% Synergy $42.00
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $5.16
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $2.12
Power Fist Power Fist
+20% Synergy $7.98
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+17% Synergy $0.52
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.09
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+17% Synergy $4.22
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+17% Synergy $5.68
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+17% Synergy $1.12
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+16% Synergy $3.69
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+15% Synergy $2.80
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+13% Synergy $11.00
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+13% Synergy $4.24
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $15.94
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.15
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $23.80
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $32.42
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+12% Synergy $3.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $4.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $15.99
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+24% Synergy $1.03
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+22% Synergy $0.39
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+22% Synergy $4.33
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+19% Synergy $0.36
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $13.93
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+17% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $7.52
Well Rested Well Rested
+15% Synergy $1.46
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.52
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+13% Synergy $3.77
Colossification Colossification
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+13% Synergy $0.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+13% Synergy $0.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+12% Synergy $0.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $1.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.22
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+9% Synergy $2.60
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.54
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+3% Synergy $1.33
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $26.20
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+2% Synergy $3.83
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.43

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+19% Synergy $6.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $32.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.03
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+32% Synergy $13.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+28% Synergy $12.65
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+26% Synergy $8.19
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+24% Synergy $4.78
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+21% Synergy $0.37
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+18% Synergy $14.04
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy $6.68
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+15% Synergy $3.47
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+14% Synergy $0.11
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.14
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $7.10
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $12.15
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $12.43
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.41
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+5% Synergy $3.74
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+4% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.75
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $6.18
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $17.55
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.81
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.61
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
0% Synergy $0.11
Brushland Brushland
-1% Synergy $0.79
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.17
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-3% Synergy $2.31
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-3% Synergy $14.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $18.62
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-5% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $8.85
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-7% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $21.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.21
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-25% Synergy $0.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-27% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-28% Synergy $0.22
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-28% Synergy $0.62

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Flaming Fist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Scion of Halaster Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Scion of Halaster
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Veteran Soldier Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Veteran Soldier
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sengir, the Dark Baron // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Noble Heritage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Noble Heritage
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Acolyte of Bahamut Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Acolyte of Bahamut
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Hardy Outlander Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Hardy Outlander
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cloakwood Hermit Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cloakwood Hermit
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Master Chef Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Master Chef
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Hardy Outlander Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Hardy Outlander