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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Price tag $3.17

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sengir, the Dark Baron
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 25% Auras 19% Curses 13% Lifegain 13% Enchantress 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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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
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron's abilities and overall game plan.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy in 73% of decks $1.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.97
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $9.72
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.86
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.28
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.59
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.72
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.83
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Single Combat Single Combat
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.31
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.77
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.69
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $28.64
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.46
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.09
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.63
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron safe.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.15
Utter End Utter End
+5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron's game plan and control the board.

Damnation Damnation
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $21.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.41
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.92
Batterbone Batterbone
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Batterskull Batterskull
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.21
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.49
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.52
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.56
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.90
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $24.49
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.65
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.65
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.57
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.85
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.86
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.73
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.81
Phyresis Phyresis
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.08
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.37
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy in 73% of decks $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.10
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.24
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.38
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-12% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-19% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-20% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-21% Synergy in 20% of decks $16.59
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron Deck Stats

Based on 15 Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 19
  • Enchantment 15
  • Land 35

Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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 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 Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Radiant, Serra Archangel Sengir, the Dark Baron Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sarevok, Deathbringer Veteran Soldier Sarevok, Deathbringer // Veteran Soldier
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tymna the Weaver Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tymna the Weaver
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tymna the Weaver Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer