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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $3.37

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tormod, the Desecrator
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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Radiant & Siani vs Ardenn & Armix vs Dargo & Tormod vs Rebbec & Ich-Tekik *BUDGET* EDH / CMDR game

Radiant & Siani vs Ardenn & Armix vs Dargo & Tormod vs Rebbec & Ich-Tekik *BUDGET* EDH / CMDR game

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

Creatures

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

Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+98% Synergy $1.21
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+98% Synergy $0.35
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+84% Synergy $1.95
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.24
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+50% Synergy $0.50
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+50% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+50% Synergy $0.09
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+50% Synergy $0.58
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+49% Synergy $1.45
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+49% Synergy $2.91
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+48% Synergy $0.12
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+48% Synergy $5.64
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+48% Synergy $1.45
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.28
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+48% Synergy $2.89
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+48% Synergy $0.97
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $5.00
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+47% Synergy $20.03
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+47% Synergy $0.09
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+46% Synergy $22.72
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+45% Synergy $4.73
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+45% Synergy $13.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+45% Synergy $14.98
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+45% Synergy $33.97
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+44% Synergy $31.96
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+43% Synergy $5.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+41% Synergy $10.41
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+40% Synergy $2.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy $1.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+31% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+97% Synergy $11.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+87% Synergy $59.87
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy $3.59
Dismember Dismember
+49% Synergy $6.62
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+49% Synergy $9.22
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+48% Synergy $12.66
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+47% Synergy $3.84
Silence Silence
+46% Synergy $6.89
Entomb Entomb
+44% Synergy $15.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+40% Synergy $18.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+37% Synergy $37.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+97% Synergy $14.59
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+97% Synergy $2.34
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+96% Synergy $20.09
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+95% Synergy $1.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+83% Synergy $52.72
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+49% Synergy $1.30
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+49% Synergy $2.62
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+49% Synergy $6.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+48% Synergy $20.32
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+47% Synergy $119.32
Dread Return Dread Return
+46% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+45% Synergy $0.97
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.60
Reanimate Reanimate
+37% Synergy $5.14
Damn Damn
+17% Synergy $1.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+99% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+88% Synergy $57.97
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+50% Synergy $3.92
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+50% Synergy $0.05
Angelic Armaments Angelic Armaments
+50% Synergy $0.12
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+50% Synergy $0.12
Cement Shoes Cement Shoes
+50% Synergy $0.09
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+50% Synergy $24.82
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+50% Synergy $0.21
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+50% Synergy $0.16
Greataxe Greataxe
+50% Synergy $0.09
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+50% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+50% Synergy $0.97
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+50% Synergy $0.09
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+50% Synergy $0.17
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+50% Synergy $12.63
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+49% Synergy $0.33
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+49% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+49% Synergy $42.43
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy $7.52
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+49% Synergy $12.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $0.99
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+49% Synergy $11.62
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+49% Synergy $1.22
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+48% Synergy $3.12
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $3.34
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy $1.60
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+47% Synergy $32.79
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+45% Synergy $12.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy $0.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+43% Synergy $82.60
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $8.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+50% Synergy $4.45
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+49% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $0.47
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+47% Synergy $0.50
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+47% Synergy $15.75
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+43% Synergy $15.38
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+42% Synergy $0.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+40% Synergy $6.56
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+40% Synergy $20.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $3.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+30% Synergy $12.32

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+96% Synergy $35.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+79% Synergy $49.13
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+49% Synergy $1.81
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+49% Synergy $0.17
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+43% Synergy $95.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+38% Synergy $25.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+49% Synergy $373.21
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+48% Synergy $77.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+48% Synergy $669.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+48% Synergy $173.92
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+47% Synergy $103.74
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+47% Synergy $26.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+47% Synergy $65.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+46% Synergy $0.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+49% Synergy $0.09
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+48% Synergy $6.76
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+47% Synergy $23.97
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+46% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+45% Synergy $34.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+44% Synergy $13.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+44% Synergy $13.93
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+44% Synergy $15.70
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $30.82
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+44% Synergy $20.83
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $8.81
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+44% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
+39% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+35% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.07
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $13.69
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.27
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+26% Synergy $0.06
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+22% Synergy $3.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+21% Synergy $23.61
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $13.50
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator.

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 Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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
The Prismatic Piper Tymna the Weaver The Prismatic Piper // Tymna the Weaver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Criminal Past Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Criminal Past
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cultist of the Absolute Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tormod, the Desecrator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Criminal Past Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Criminal Past
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Scion of Halaster Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Scion of Halaster
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Flaming Fist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Flaming Fist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Folk Hero Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Folk Hero
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Noble Heritage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Noble Heritage