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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $4.11

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tormod, the Desecrator

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

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

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

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

Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+98% Synergy $1.18
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+98% Synergy $0.53
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+84% Synergy $3.60
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.22
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+50% Synergy $0.43
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 $0.57
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+49% Synergy $1.44
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+49% Synergy $2.81
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+48% Synergy $0.10
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+48% Synergy $5.93
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+48% Synergy $1.34
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+48% Synergy $2.02
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+48% Synergy $1.02
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $5.22
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+47% Synergy $24.03
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+47% Synergy $0.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+46% Synergy $20.89
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+45% Synergy $6.71
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+45% Synergy $13.58
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+45% Synergy $11.88
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+45% Synergy $34.83
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+44% Synergy $25.95
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+43% Synergy $5.30
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+41% Synergy $10.32
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+40% Synergy $1.81
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy $1.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+31% Synergy $42.20

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 $9.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+87% Synergy $50.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy $2.94
Dismember Dismember
+49% Synergy $6.09
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+49% Synergy $7.97
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+48% Synergy $12.97
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+47% Synergy $4.44
Silence Silence
+46% Synergy $6.48
Entomb Entomb
+44% Synergy $13.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+40% Synergy $18.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+37% Synergy $28.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.80

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 $12.34
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+97% Synergy $2.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+96% Synergy $18.70
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+95% Synergy $1.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+83% Synergy $58.30
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+49% Synergy $0.94
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+49% Synergy $2.76
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+49% Synergy $5.95
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+48% Synergy $20.27
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+47% Synergy $113.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+46% Synergy $0.26
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+45% Synergy $0.83
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.39
Reanimate Reanimate
+37% Synergy $7.64
Damn Damn
+17% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+99% Synergy $0.47
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+88% Synergy $54.66
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+50% Synergy $4.45
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+50% Synergy $0.03
Angelic Armaments Angelic Armaments
+50% Synergy $0.14
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+50% Synergy $0.11
Cement Shoes Cement Shoes
+50% Synergy $0.07
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+50% Synergy $24.71
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+50% Synergy $0.22
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+50% Synergy $0.18
Greataxe Greataxe
+50% Synergy $0.09
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+50% Synergy $0.18
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+50% Synergy $1.18
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+50% Synergy $0.06
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+50% Synergy $0.14
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+50% Synergy $14.36
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+49% Synergy $0.30
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+49% Synergy $0.52
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+49% Synergy $38.01
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy $8.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+49% Synergy $12.75
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+49% Synergy $11.60
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+49% Synergy $1.33
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+48% Synergy $2.41
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $3.11
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy $1.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+47% Synergy $29.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+45% Synergy $11.38
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy $0.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+43% Synergy $67.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $8.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $5.02

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 $4.27
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+49% Synergy $0.22
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $0.43
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+47% Synergy $0.78
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+47% Synergy $14.48
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+43% Synergy $14.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+42% Synergy $0.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+40% Synergy $6.79
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+40% Synergy $18.12
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $2.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+30% Synergy $15.42

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+96% Synergy $34.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+79% Synergy $47.16
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+49% Synergy $1.84
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+49% Synergy $0.16
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+48% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+43% Synergy $94.69
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+38% Synergy $24.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+49% Synergy $372.38
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+48% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+48% Synergy $643.42
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+48% Synergy $153.22
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+47% Synergy $92.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+47% Synergy $24.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+47% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+46% Synergy $0.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.07

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 $0.08
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+48% Synergy $6.79
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+47% Synergy $29.32
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+46% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+45% Synergy $34.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+44% Synergy $13.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+44% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+44% Synergy $15.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $30.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+44% Synergy $21.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $9.47
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+44% Synergy $0.32
Scrubland Scrubland
+39% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+35% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.23
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $13.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.45
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+26% Synergy $0.10
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+22% Synergy $3.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+21% Synergy $22.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $13.73
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.22

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