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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper
Price tag $2.79

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist The Prismatic Piper
Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper's abilities and overall game plan.

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+100% Synergy $0.19
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+99% Synergy $0.09
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+99% Synergy $3.98
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+99% Synergy $1.79
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+99% Synergy $0.25
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+99% Synergy $0.09
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+99% Synergy $0.83
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+94% Synergy $1.46
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+88% Synergy $4.78
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+83% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper decks.

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+83% Synergy $0.39
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+83% Synergy $0.20
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+83% Synergy $0.12
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+83% Synergy $0.33
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+83% Synergy $1.59
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+83% Synergy $0.27
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+83% Synergy $0.17
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+83% Synergy $4.60
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+82% Synergy $2.12
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+82% Synergy $5.14

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+100% Synergy $0.12
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+100% Synergy $0.72
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+100% Synergy $0.56
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+99% Synergy $0.41
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+99% Synergy $4.42
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+99% Synergy $6.83
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+99% Synergy $7.45
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+99% Synergy $0.48
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+99% Synergy $0.12
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+98% Synergy $2.19
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+98% Synergy $0.28
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+98% Synergy $0.33
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+97% Synergy $2.93
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+82% Synergy $0.09
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+66% Synergy $8.38
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+63% Synergy $0.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+63% Synergy $1.86
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+60% Synergy $2.51
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+50% Synergy $0.20
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+49% Synergy $0.58
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+49% Synergy $1.35
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+49% Synergy $42.86
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+49% Synergy $3.19
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+49% Synergy $4.81
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+48% Synergy $0.72
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+48% Synergy $1.74
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+46% Synergy $3.46
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+45% Synergy $0.98
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+45% Synergy $4.55
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+42% Synergy $3.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+39% Synergy $0.93
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $10.10
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+16% Synergy $2.68
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $28.81

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper safe.

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+99% Synergy $0.33
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+98% Synergy $0.22
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+65% Synergy $0.24
Clip Wings Clip Wings
+50% Synergy $0.07
Forced Landing Forced Landing
+50% Synergy $0.03
Tangletrap Tangletrap
+50% Synergy $0.04
Fell the Pheasant Fell the Pheasant
+50% Synergy $0.04
Fowl Strike Fowl Strike
+50% Synergy $0.03
Plummet Plummet
+50% Synergy $0.03
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+49% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper's game plan and control the board.

Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+100% Synergy $0.16
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+100% Synergy $0.21
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+81% Synergy $0.20
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+66% Synergy $0.21
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+65% Synergy $2.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+64% Synergy $0.30
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+49% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystery Key Mystery Key
+100% Synergy $0.09
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+100% Synergy $0.13
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+100% Synergy $0.08
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+100% Synergy $4.32
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+100% Synergy $0.25
Assimilation Aegis Assimilation Aegis
+99% Synergy $0.45
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+99% Synergy $0.28
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+99% Synergy $12.61
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+99% Synergy $0.40
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+99% Synergy $1.53
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.32
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+82% Synergy $28.72
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+82% Synergy $0.29
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+80% Synergy $12.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+79% Synergy $5.28
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+66% Synergy $0.14
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+33% Synergy $3.20
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+33% Synergy $1.23
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+33% Synergy $12.48
Cement Shoes Cement Shoes
+17% Synergy $0.09
Predator, Flagship Predator, Flagship
+17% Synergy $0.38
Banshee's Blade Banshee's Blade
+17% Synergy $0.31
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+17% Synergy $3.28
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+17% Synergy $0.05
Aeronaut's Wings Aeronaut's Wings
+17% Synergy $0.08
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+17% Synergy $0.33
Cobbled Wings Cobbled Wings
+17% Synergy $0.05
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+17% Synergy $0.72
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+16% Synergy $0.19
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+16% Synergy $0.09
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+16% Synergy $0.45
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+16% Synergy $0.10
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+16% Synergy $0.56
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+16% Synergy $0.53
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+16% Synergy $0.54
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+16% Synergy $0.53
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+16% Synergy $11.78
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+16% Synergy $5.65
Godsend Godsend
+16% Synergy $3.47
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+16% Synergy $4.35
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.29
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+16% Synergy $1.76
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+16% Synergy $7.65
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+16% Synergy $0.14
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+16% Synergy $2.46
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $1.01
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+16% Synergy $4.40
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+15% Synergy $14.11
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+15% Synergy $1.76
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+15% Synergy $1.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Impending Doom Impending Doom
+100% Synergy $0.03
Vow of Flight Vow of Flight
+100% Synergy $0.07
Fealty to the Realm Fealty to the Realm
+100% Synergy $0.11
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+100% Synergy $0.12
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+100% Synergy $0.82
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+100% Synergy $0.12
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+100% Synergy $0.08
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+99% Synergy $0.25
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+99% Synergy $5.94
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+97% Synergy $0.11
Propaganda Propaganda
+87% Synergy $2.32
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+82% Synergy $0.34
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+79% Synergy $3.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+72% Synergy $6.02
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+66% Synergy $0.14
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+64% Synergy $1.14
Infectious Bloodlust Infectious Bloodlust
+50% Synergy $0.03
Uncontrollable Anger Uncontrollable Anger
+50% Synergy $0.07
Guise of Fire Guise of Fire
+50% Synergy $0.03
Bloodshed Fever Bloodshed Fever
+50% Synergy $0.09
Gigantiform Gigantiform
+50% Synergy $0.23
Skin Invasion Skin Shedder Skin Invasion
+50% Synergy $0.10
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+50% Synergy $0.02
Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.97
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+50% Synergy $0.13
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+50% Synergy $0.28
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+50% Synergy $0.11
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+49% Synergy $0.13
Audacity Audacity
+49% Synergy $0.37
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+49% Synergy $1.66
Colossification Colossification
+49% Synergy $0.23
Lignify Lignify
+48% Synergy $1.48
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+48% Synergy $3.87
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+47% Synergy $34.89
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+44% Synergy $0.98
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.07
Desert's Hold Desert's Hold
+17% Synergy $0.08
Prison Term Prison Term
+16% Synergy $0.52
Reprobation Reprobation
+16% Synergy $0.21
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+16% Synergy $0.18
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+16% Synergy $2.83
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+15% Synergy $5.37
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+13% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+66% Synergy $1.87
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+64% Synergy $7.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+83% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Night Market Night Market
+80% Synergy $0.08
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+66% Synergy $0.63
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+66% Synergy $0.34
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+66% Synergy $0.12
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+66% Synergy $0.08
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+66% Synergy $0.06
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+66% Synergy $0.27
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+66% Synergy $4.53
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+65% Synergy $0.66
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+65% Synergy $0.32
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+64% Synergy $6.80
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+64% Synergy $0.07
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+64% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+61% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+61% Synergy $8.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+59% Synergy $19.33
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+48% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+46% Synergy $0.12
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+36% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+33% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+23% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
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 Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Prismatic Piper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful The Prismatic Piper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Faceless One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Flaming Fist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Flaming Fist Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Flaming Fist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Katerina of Myra's Marvels Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
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