Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
$4.75
$4.75Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Goblin Berserker
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#1979
Current Rank
#1769
Last Week
#1977
Last Month
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Partner Commanders
This combination consists of these two partner commanders:
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+12% Synergy
$25.00
Buster Sword+11% Synergy
$36.85
Eye of Nidhogg+11% Synergy
$0.56
Freya Crescent+8% Synergy
$0.17
Lightning, Army of One+5% Synergy
$12.62
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's abilities and overall game plan.
Sram, Senior Edificer+61% Synergy
$1.97
Curse of Misfortunes+56% Synergy
$0.71
Curse of Bloodletting+56% Synergy
$1.26
Trespasser's Curse+56% Synergy
$0.46
Curse of Opulence+55% Synergy
$0.55
Mesa Enchantress+51% Synergy
$0.54
Curse of Shaken Faith+51% Synergy
$0.21
Curse of Exhaustion+48% Synergy
$0.31
Curse of Thirst+48% Synergy
$0.16
Curse of Disturbance+48% Synergy
$1.97
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.
Curse of Fool's Wisdom+48% Synergy
$2.45
Cruel Reality+48% Synergy
$1.11
Overwhelming Splendor+45% Synergy
$5.42
Torment of Scarabs+44% Synergy
$0.26
Sphere of Safety+43% Synergy
$2.67
Curse of Hospitality+43% Synergy
$0.25
Maddening Hex+42% Synergy
$5.08
Open the Armory+39% Synergy
$1.94
Swords to Plowshares-1% Synergy
$0.80
Path to Exile-2% Synergy
$1.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+17% Synergy
$28.27
Ancient Tomb+9% Synergy
$94.69
Jeska's Will+8% Synergy
$26.15
Chrome Mox+8% Synergy
$92.16
Imperial Seal+8% Synergy
$113.27
Orcish Bowmasters+7% Synergy
$25.95
Opposition Agent+7% Synergy
$20.89
Mox Diamond+7% Synergy
$643.42
Grim Monolith+7% Synergy
$372.38
Deflecting Swat+6% Synergy
$46.20
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+40% Synergy
$0.34
Starfield Mystic+38% Synergy
$0.41
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver+37% Synergy
$0.25
Ondu Spiritdancer+36% Synergy
$4.08
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+36% Synergy
$1.08
Transcendent Envoy+33% Synergy
$0.12
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker+33% Synergy
$0.05
Bitterheart Witch+32% Synergy
$0.20
Heliod's Pilgrim+32% Synergy
$0.12
Kor Spiritdancer+31% Synergy
$1.88
Accursed Witch+30% Synergy
$0.15
Starnheim Courser+28% Synergy
$0.18
Archon of Sun's Grace+28% Synergy
$0.73
Faithbound Judge+27% Synergy
$0.64
Armored Skyhunter+23% Synergy
$3.80
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+22% Synergy
$0.41
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+21% Synergy
$8.07
Stoneforge Mystic+17% Synergy
$24.93
Godo, Bandit Warlord+15% Synergy
$0.94
Doomwake Giant+15% Synergy
$0.25
Esper Sentinel+14% Synergy
$42.20
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent+13% Synergy
$3.88
Grim Guardian+13% Synergy
$0.41
Puresteel Paladin+12% Synergy
$1.70
Auramancer+12% Synergy
$0.12
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+10% Synergy
$0.34
Archivist of Oghma+9% Synergy
$3.70
Armory Paladin+9% Synergy
$0.20
Kardur, Doomscourge+8% Synergy
$0.65
Simian Spirit Guide+8% Synergy
$1.43
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser+8% Synergy
$0.32
Demon of Fate's Design+8% Synergy
$0.29
Ghostly Dancers+8% Synergy
$0.26
Moon-Blessed Cleric+8% Synergy
$0.33
Ranger-Captain of Eos+7% Synergy
$24.03
Windborn Muse+7% Synergy
$0.34
Silent Sentinel+7% Synergy
$0.10
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+6% Synergy
$27.60
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$2.44
Grand Abolisher+5% Synergy
$10.32
Dockside Extortionist+5% Synergy
$11.87
Witch Enchanter+4% Synergy
$3.39
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant+4% Synergy
$6.04
Drannith Magistrate+4% Synergy
$13.58
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff+2% Synergy
$5.36
Mangara, the Diplomat+2% Synergy
$0.61
Sun Titan+1% Synergy
$0.35
Breena, the Demagogue0% Synergy
$1.45
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.26
Voice of Victory-8% Synergy
$11.88
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.
Deflecting Palm+13% Synergy
$1.61
Silence+9% Synergy
$6.48
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.34
Rakdos Charm+8% Synergy
$0.31
Red Elemental Blast+8% Synergy
$8.43
Pyroblast+7% Synergy
$5.39
Take the Bait+7% Synergy
$0.56
Final Fortune+7% Synergy
$15.38
Generous Gift+6% Synergy
$0.84
Despark+6% Synergy
$0.32
Deadly Rollick+6% Synergy
$18.24
Cabal Ritual+6% Synergy
$12.97
Tainted Pact+6% Synergy
$22.45
Chance for Glory+6% Synergy
$1.32
Immortal Obligation+6% Synergy
$0.16
Fracture+5% Synergy
$0.81
Reprieve+5% Synergy
$0.63
Culling the Weak+5% Synergy
$9.78
Ad Nauseam+5% Synergy
$16.58
Crackling Doom+4% Synergy
$0.43
Vampiric Tutor+4% Synergy
$50.85
Comeuppance+4% Synergy
$0.50
Entomb+3% Synergy
$13.77
Utter End+3% Synergy
$0.19
Legion Leadership+3% Synergy
$0.48
Clever Concealment+3% Synergy
$8.15
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$2.94
Inevitable Defeat+2% Synergy
$0.21
Tibalt's Trickery+2% Synergy
$8.49
Untimely Malfunction+1% Synergy
$4.20
Wear // Tear0% Synergy
$1.20
Inkshield0% Synergy
$10.46
Terminate-3% Synergy
$0.32
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
$45.06
Anguished Unmaking-5% Synergy
$1.77
Stroke of Midnight-6% Synergy
$0.31
Boros Charm-12% Synergy
$4.90
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's game plan and control the board.
Open the Vaults+24% Synergy
$0.55
Resurgent Belief+20% Synergy
$0.83
Steelshaper's Gift+17% Synergy
$8.35
Three Dreams+16% Synergy
$2.02
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$1.13
Idyllic Tutor+13% Synergy
$8.66
Brilliant Restoration+9% Synergy
$0.89
Disrupt Decorum+8% Synergy
$0.82
Replenish+8% Synergy
$130.08
Molten Duplication+7% Synergy
$17.38
Sevinne's Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.39
Wheel of Fortune+6% Synergy
$1474.14
Promise of Loyalty+6% Synergy
$0.23
Rite of Flame+6% Synergy
$3.96
Praetor's Grasp+5% Synergy
$10.39
Painful Truths+4% Synergy
$0.27
Gamble+4% Synergy
$7.91
Taunt from the Rampart+4% Synergy
$2.81
Sundering Eruption+4% Synergy
$1.03
Damn+3% Synergy
$2.03
Vanquish the Horde+3% Synergy
$0.40
Austere Command+2% Synergy
$0.44
Grim Tutor+2% Synergy
$18.70
Merciless Eviction+2% Synergy
$0.47
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$58.30
Wrath of God+1% Synergy
$2.29
Night's Whisper0% Synergy
$0.25
Vandalblast0% Synergy
$2.73
Sign in Blood0% Synergy
$0.60
Read the Bones-1% Synergy
$0.28
Reanimate-2% Synergy
$7.64
Farewell-2% Synergy
$4.30
Toxic Deluge-2% Synergy
$5.30
Diabolic Intent-4% Synergy
$10.16
Faithless Looting-10% Synergy
$0.29
Ruinous Ultimatum-14% Synergy
$2.92
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Colossus Hammer+21% Synergy
$2.39
Helm of the Host+18% Synergy
$12.75
Masterwork of Ingenuity+17% Synergy
$1.02
Bloodthirsty Blade+14% Synergy
$0.17
Conqueror's Flail+14% Synergy
$4.45
Assault Suit+13% Synergy
$0.19
Sunforger+12% Synergy
$3.06
Mask of Memory+11% Synergy
$0.35
Sword of Fire and Ice+10% Synergy
$38.01
Crystal Chimes+10% Synergy
$1.09
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+9% Synergy
$0.77
Pip-Boy 3000+9% Synergy
$5.30
Blackblade Reforged+7% Synergy
$2.31
Chainsaw+7% Synergy
$0.64
Wishclaw Talisman+6% Synergy
$2.20
Genji Glove+6% Synergy
$4.85
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$1.19
Sword of Forge and Frontier+6% Synergy
$8.42
Captain's Hook+6% Synergy
$0.19
The One Ring+5% Synergy
$67.99
Argentum Armor+5% Synergy
$1.87
Sword of Hearth and Home+5% Synergy
$20.45
Grinding Station+5% Synergy
$6.71
Kaldra Compleat+5% Synergy
$8.74
Pariah's Shield+5% Synergy
$0.86
Infiltration Lens+5% Synergy
$1.41
Cloud Key+5% Synergy
$1.20
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
$0.24
Sword of Feast and Famine+4% Synergy
$33.77
Hammer of Nazahn+4% Synergy
$17.44
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+4% Synergy
$27.40
Norn's Annex+4% Synergy
$3.92
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$31.55
Strength-Testing Hammer+3% Synergy
$0.58
Sword of the Animist+2% Synergy
$7.32
Vorpal Sword+2% Synergy
$1.54
Basilisk Collar+1% Synergy
$3.11
The Reaver Cleaver0% Synergy
$9.77
Skullclamp-6% Synergy
$5.02
Infantry Shield-8% Synergy
$4.74
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$1.30
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$4.45
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Curse of Death's Hold+40% Synergy
$0.68
Grievous Wound+35% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of Obsession+35% Synergy
$0.31
Curse of the Restless Dead+35% Synergy
$1.93
Curse of Vengeance+32% Synergy
$5.26
Curse of the Nightly Hunt+32% Synergy
$0.24
Curse of Vitality+31% Synergy
$0.88
Ghostly Prison+30% Synergy
$3.99
Curse of Shallow Graves+28% Synergy
$0.52
Curse of Stalked Prey+27% Synergy
$0.42
Darksteel Mutation+23% Synergy
$1.43
Curse of Chaos+23% Synergy
$0.22
Sigil of the Empty Throne+22% Synergy
$0.44
Captive Audience+21% Synergy
$3.85
Curse of the Pierced Heart+21% Synergy
$0.23
Shiny Impetus+20% Synergy
$0.13
Ghoulish Impetus+20% Synergy
$5.84
Curse of Silence+19% Synergy
$0.19
Curse of Conformity+18% Synergy
$0.22
Sigarda's Aid+17% Synergy
$21.70
Radiant Grace+17% Synergy
$0.10
Parasitic Impetus+14% Synergy
$0.27
Tenuous Truce+13% Synergy
$0.40
The Sound of Drums+13% Synergy
$1.95
Karmic Justice+13% Synergy
$1.35
Curse of Leeches+13% Synergy
$0.13
Greater Auramancy+12% Synergy
$12.61
Starfield of Nyx+11% Synergy
$16.29
Redemption Arc+10% Synergy
$0.27
Curse of Oblivion+9% Synergy
$0.10
Curse of the Forsaken+8% Synergy
$0.32
Martial Impetus+8% Synergy
$0.08
Overencumbered+8% Synergy
$0.15
Incriminating Impetus+7% Synergy
$0.23
Underworld Breach+6% Synergy
$8.13
Fighter Class+6% Synergy
$9.35
Forge Anew+6% Synergy
$4.36
Glasswing Grace+6% Synergy
$0.22
Acquired Mutation+6% Synergy
$0.12
Blind Obedience+5% Synergy
$2.73
Touch the Spirit Realm+5% Synergy
$0.43
All That Glitters+5% Synergy
$0.40
Trouble in Pairs+3% Synergy
$26.40
Duelist's Heritage+3% Synergy
$0.98
Phyrexian Arena+2% Synergy
$1.55
Animate Dead+1% Synergy
$6.79
Land Tax+1% Synergy
$21.01
Necropotence+1% Synergy
$17.52
Smothering Tithe-3% Synergy
$34.98
Black Market Connections-7% Synergy
$15.42
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+7% Synergy
$0.49
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+37% Synergy
$6.35
Axgard Armory+27% Synergy
$0.58
Urza's Saga+15% Synergy
$38.71
City of Traitors+7% Synergy
$348.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+2% Synergy
$3.65
Buried Ruin+2% Synergy
$0.46
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
$0.57
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$1.98
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$47.16
Rogue's Passage-15% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Fellwar Stone+13% Synergy
$1.12
Lotus Petal+7% Synergy
$24.69
Mox Opal+7% Synergy
$153.22
Mana Vault+6% Synergy
$71.05
Mox Amber+6% Synergy
$67.47
Jeweled Lotus+6% Synergy
$30.05
Lion's Eye Diamond+6% Synergy
$445.35
Boros Signet+4% Synergy
$0.47
Mana Crypt+4% Synergy
$55.47
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
$0.22
Thought Vessel+1% Synergy
$1.33
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.16
Talisman of Conviction-2% Synergy
$0.33
Orzhov Signet-2% Synergy
$0.30
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.51
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.94
Rakdos Signet-4% Synergy
$0.76
Chromatic Lantern-4% Synergy
$2.17
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.07
Talisman of Hierarchy-5% Synergy
$0.91
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Exotic Orchard+15% Synergy
$0.45
Gemstone Caverns+9% Synergy
$50.15
Scrubland+8% Synergy
Plateau+8% Synergy
$328.61
Badlands+8% Synergy
City of Brass+8% Synergy
$17.11
Mana Confluence+8% Synergy
$29.32
Scalding Tarn+8% Synergy
$24.04
Verdant Catacombs+8% Synergy
$21.61
Flooded Strand+8% Synergy
$13.72
Polluted Delta+7% Synergy
$15.21
Windswept Heath+7% Synergy
$9.47
Wooded Foothills+7% Synergy
$14.12
Forbidden Orchard+7% Synergy
$6.79
Spectator Seating+6% Synergy
$11.54
Spire of Industry+6% Synergy
$0.33
Vault of Champions+5% Synergy
$13.73
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$13.68
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$24.53
Clifftop Retreat+3% Synergy
$0.28
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
$22.75
Boros Garrison+3% Synergy
$0.20
Luxury Suite+2% Synergy
$13.40
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.23
Blood Crypt+1% Synergy
$15.33
Sacred Foundry+1% Synergy
$8.57
Fetid Heath0% Synergy
$0.68
Orzhov Basilica0% Synergy
$0.20
Rugged Prairie0% Synergy
$0.21
Godless Shrine-1% Synergy
$7.92
Savai Triome-1% Synergy
$19.39
Sulfurous Springs-1% Synergy
$0.40
Sundown Pass-1% Synergy
$4.49
Shattered Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.19
Command Tower-2% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Triumph-2% Synergy
$0.34
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.28
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.11
Caves of Koilos-3% Synergy
$0.80
Haunted Ridge-3% Synergy
$3.99
Temple of Malice-3% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Silence-4% Synergy
$0.15
Shattered Sanctum-4% Synergy
$4.16
Shadowblood Ridge-4% Synergy
$0.28
Isolated Chapel-5% Synergy
$0.48
Battlefield Forge-5% Synergy
$0.36
Rakdos Carnarium-5% Synergy
$0.32
Nomad Outpost-6% Synergy
$0.18
Dragonskull Summit-7% Synergy
$1.01
Smoldering Marsh-15% Synergy
$0.38
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
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