Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
$3.91
$3.91Legendary 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
#2210
Current Rank
#2174
Last Week
#2021
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
$23.93
Buster Sword+11% Synergy
$35.22
Eye of Nidhogg+11% Synergy
$0.30
Freya Crescent+8% Synergy
$0.09
Lightning, Army of One+5% Synergy
$10.93
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
$1.50
Curse of Misfortunes+56% Synergy
$0.77
Curse of Bloodletting+56% Synergy
$1.48
Trespasser's Curse+56% Synergy
$0.48
Curse of Opulence+55% Synergy
$0.74
Mesa Enchantress+51% Synergy
$0.43
Curse of Shaken Faith+51% Synergy
$0.26
Curse of Exhaustion+48% Synergy
$0.32
Curse of Thirst+48% Synergy
$0.26
Curse of Disturbance+48% Synergy
$1.46
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
$2.39
Cruel Reality+48% Synergy
$0.95
Overwhelming Splendor+45% Synergy
$4.82
Torment of Scarabs+44% Synergy
$0.37
Sphere of Safety+43% Synergy
$3.36
Curse of Hospitality+43% Synergy
$0.24
Maddening Hex+42% Synergy
$5.41
Open the Armory+39% Synergy
$1.78
Swords to Plowshares-1% Synergy
$1.28
Path to Exile-2% Synergy
$0.96
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+17% Synergy
$37.00
Ancient Tomb+9% Synergy
$95.44
Jeska's Will+8% Synergy
$25.52
Chrome Mox+8% Synergy
$103.74
Imperial Seal+8% Synergy
$119.32
Orcish Bowmasters+7% Synergy
$31.96
Opposition Agent+7% Synergy
$22.72
Mox Diamond+7% Synergy
$669.19
Grim Monolith+7% Synergy
$373.21
Deflecting Swat+6% Synergy
$50.95
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
$0.32
Starfield Mystic+38% Synergy
$0.42
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver+37% Synergy
$0.27
Ondu Spiritdancer+36% Synergy
$3.54
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+36% Synergy
$1.16
Transcendent Envoy+33% Synergy
$0.16
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker+33% Synergy
$0.07
Bitterheart Witch+32% Synergy
$0.14
Heliod's Pilgrim+32% Synergy
$0.09
Kor Spiritdancer+31% Synergy
$1.91
Accursed Witch+30% Synergy
$0.19
Starnheim Courser+28% Synergy
$0.23
Archon of Sun's Grace+28% Synergy
$0.73
Faithbound Judge+27% Synergy
$0.74
Armored Skyhunter+23% Synergy
$3.95
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+22% Synergy
$0.47
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+21% Synergy
$8.07
Stoneforge Mystic+17% Synergy
$28.81
Godo, Bandit Warlord+15% Synergy
$0.86
Doomwake Giant+15% Synergy
$0.24
Esper Sentinel+14% Synergy
$45.59
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent+13% Synergy
$2.03
Grim Guardian+13% Synergy
$0.32
Puresteel Paladin+12% Synergy
$1.84
Auramancer+12% Synergy
$0.10
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+10% Synergy
$0.33
Archivist of Oghma+9% Synergy
$4.83
Armory Paladin+9% Synergy
$0.15
Kardur, Doomscourge+8% Synergy
$0.53
Simian Spirit Guide+8% Synergy
$1.65
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser+8% Synergy
$0.22
Demon of Fate's Design+8% Synergy
$0.24
Ghostly Dancers+8% Synergy
$0.29
Moon-Blessed Cleric+8% Synergy
$0.31
Ranger-Captain of Eos+7% Synergy
$20.03
Windborn Muse+7% Synergy
$0.28
Silent Sentinel+7% Synergy
$0.13
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+6% Synergy
$30.32
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$3.35
Grand Abolisher+5% Synergy
$10.41
Dockside Extortionist+5% Synergy
$11.87
Witch Enchanter+4% Synergy
$4.17
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant+4% Synergy
$5.99
Drannith Magistrate+4% Synergy
$13.36
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff+2% Synergy
$7.33
Mangara, the Diplomat+2% Synergy
$0.71
Sun Titan+1% Synergy
$0.28
Breena, the Demagogue0% Synergy
$2.88
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.25
Voice of Victory-8% Synergy
$14.98
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.
Deflecting Palm+13% Synergy
$1.58
Silence+9% Synergy
$6.89
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.50
Rakdos Charm+8% Synergy
$0.44
Red Elemental Blast+8% Synergy
$8.90
Pyroblast+7% Synergy
$6.27
Take the Bait+7% Synergy
$0.58
Final Fortune+7% Synergy
$14.03
Generous Gift+6% Synergy
$0.73
Despark+6% Synergy
$0.37
Deadly Rollick+6% Synergy
$18.91
Cabal Ritual+6% Synergy
$12.66
Tainted Pact+6% Synergy
$23.01
Chance for Glory+6% Synergy
$1.46
Immortal Obligation+6% Synergy
$0.17
Fracture+5% Synergy
$0.84
Reprieve+5% Synergy
$1.20
Culling the Weak+5% Synergy
$11.08
Ad Nauseam+5% Synergy
$18.87
Crackling Doom+4% Synergy
$0.32
Vampiric Tutor+4% Synergy
$59.87
Comeuppance+4% Synergy
$0.90
Entomb+3% Synergy
$15.82
Utter End+3% Synergy
$0.19
Legion Leadership+3% Synergy
$0.59
Clever Concealment+3% Synergy
$4.94
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$3.59
Inevitable Defeat+2% Synergy
$0.41
Tibalt's Trickery+2% Synergy
$9.06
Untimely Malfunction+1% Synergy
$4.99
Wear // Tear0% Synergy
$1.07
Inkshield0% Synergy
$10.29
Terminate-3% Synergy
$0.36
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
$50.22
Anguished Unmaking-5% Synergy
$1.72
Stroke of Midnight-6% Synergy
$0.38
Boros Charm-12% Synergy
$4.69
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
$0.46
Resurgent Belief+20% Synergy
$0.92
Steelshaper's Gift+17% Synergy
$9.03
Three Dreams+16% Synergy
$2.25
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$1.85
Idyllic Tutor+13% Synergy
$9.90
Brilliant Restoration+9% Synergy
$0.96
Disrupt Decorum+8% Synergy
$0.93
Replenish+8% Synergy
$130.65
Molten Duplication+7% Synergy
$16.70
Sevinne's Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.60
Wheel of Fortune+6% Synergy
$1482.44
Promise of Loyalty+6% Synergy
$0.21
Rite of Flame+6% Synergy
$4.87
Praetor's Grasp+5% Synergy
$10.05
Painful Truths+4% Synergy
$0.32
Gamble+4% Synergy
$10.63
Taunt from the Rampart+4% Synergy
$2.46
Sundering Eruption+4% Synergy
$1.00
Damn+3% Synergy
$1.49
Vanquish the Horde+3% Synergy
$0.35
Austere Command+2% Synergy
$0.38
Grim Tutor+2% Synergy
$20.09
Merciless Eviction+2% Synergy
$0.51
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$52.72
Wrath of God+1% Synergy
$2.26
Night's Whisper0% Synergy
$0.43
Vandalblast0% Synergy
$3.74
Sign in Blood0% Synergy
$0.40
Read the Bones-1% Synergy
$0.25
Reanimate-2% Synergy
$5.14
Farewell-2% Synergy
$4.03
Toxic Deluge-2% Synergy
$5.54
Diabolic Intent-4% Synergy
$10.83
Faithless Looting-10% Synergy
$0.28
Ruinous Ultimatum-14% Synergy
$1.75
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Colossus Hammer+21% Synergy
$1.76
Helm of the Host+18% Synergy
$12.57
Masterwork of Ingenuity+17% Synergy
$1.01
Bloodthirsty Blade+14% Synergy
$0.23
Conqueror's Flail+14% Synergy
$3.92
Assault Suit+13% Synergy
$0.19
Sunforger+12% Synergy
$3.12
Mask of Memory+11% Synergy
$0.29
Sword of Fire and Ice+10% Synergy
$42.43
Crystal Chimes+10% Synergy
$1.13
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+9% Synergy
$0.83
Pip-Boy 3000+9% Synergy
$3.93
Blackblade Reforged+7% Synergy
$2.24
Chainsaw+7% Synergy
$0.86
Wishclaw Talisman+6% Synergy
$3.05
Genji Glove+6% Synergy
$3.05
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$1.33
Sword of Forge and Frontier+6% Synergy
$7.52
Captain's Hook+6% Synergy
$0.20
The One Ring+5% Synergy
$82.60
Argentum Armor+5% Synergy
$2.12
Sword of Hearth and Home+5% Synergy
$19.04
Grinding Station+5% Synergy
$8.68
Kaldra Compleat+5% Synergy
$8.31
Pariah's Shield+5% Synergy
$1.23
Infiltration Lens+5% Synergy
$1.77
Cloud Key+5% Synergy
$1.54
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
$0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine+4% Synergy
$35.57
Hammer of Nazahn+4% Synergy
$15.92
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+4% Synergy
$28.72
Norn's Annex+4% Synergy
$5.11
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$34.22
Strength-Testing Hammer+3% Synergy
$0.53
Sword of the Animist+2% Synergy
$5.28
Vorpal Sword+2% Synergy
$1.53
Basilisk Collar+1% Synergy
$3.34
The Reaver Cleaver0% Synergy
$10.13
Skullclamp-6% Synergy
$4.87
Infantry Shield-8% Synergy
$4.05
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$1.32
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$4.54
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
$0.76
Grievous Wound+35% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of Obsession+35% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of the Restless Dead+35% Synergy
$1.64
Curse of Vengeance+32% Synergy
$5.46
Curse of the Nightly Hunt+32% Synergy
$0.28
Curse of Vitality+31% Synergy
$0.76
Ghostly Prison+30% Synergy
$6.05
Curse of Shallow Graves+28% Synergy
$0.51
Curse of Stalked Prey+27% Synergy
$0.39
Darksteel Mutation+23% Synergy
$1.52
Curse of Chaos+23% Synergy
$0.25
Sigil of the Empty Throne+22% Synergy
$0.46
Captive Audience+21% Synergy
$4.10
Curse of the Pierced Heart+21% Synergy
$0.21
Shiny Impetus+20% Synergy
$0.11
Ghoulish Impetus+20% Synergy
$5.94
Curse of Silence+19% Synergy
$0.24
Curse of Conformity+18% Synergy
$0.23
Sigarda's Aid+17% Synergy
$18.62
Radiant Grace+17% Synergy
$0.10
Parasitic Impetus+14% Synergy
$0.25
Tenuous Truce+13% Synergy
$0.41
The Sound of Drums+13% Synergy
$1.66
Karmic Justice+13% Synergy
$1.15
Curse of Leeches+13% Synergy
$0.16
Greater Auramancy+12% Synergy
$12.76
Starfield of Nyx+11% Synergy
$16.08
Redemption Arc+10% Synergy
$0.33
Curse of Oblivion+9% Synergy
$0.08
Curse of the Forsaken+8% Synergy
$0.31
Martial Impetus+8% Synergy
$0.09
Overencumbered+8% Synergy
$0.16
Incriminating Impetus+7% Synergy
$0.22
Underworld Breach+6% Synergy
$9.44
Fighter Class+6% Synergy
$8.80
Forge Anew+6% Synergy
$4.57
Glasswing Grace+6% Synergy
$0.18
Acquired Mutation+6% Synergy
$0.12
Blind Obedience+5% Synergy
$3.09
Touch the Spirit Realm+5% Synergy
$0.47
All That Glitters+5% Synergy
$0.34
Trouble in Pairs+3% Synergy
$24.73
Duelist's Heritage+3% Synergy
$1.13
Phyrexian Arena+2% Synergy
$2.62
Animate Dead+1% Synergy
$6.56
Land Tax+1% Synergy
$20.79
Necropotence+1% Synergy
$16.11
Smothering Tithe-3% Synergy
$34.30
Black Market Connections-7% Synergy
$12.32
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+7% Synergy
$0.46
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+37% Synergy
$6.80
Axgard Armory+27% Synergy
$0.54
Urza's Saga+15% Synergy
$41.89
City of Traitors+7% Synergy
$355.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+2% Synergy
$3.53
Buried Ruin+2% Synergy
$0.35
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
$0.89
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$2.59
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$49.13
Rogue's Passage-15% Synergy
$0.32
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Fellwar Stone+13% Synergy
$1.34
Lotus Petal+7% Synergy
$26.29
Mox Opal+7% Synergy
$173.92
Mana Vault+6% Synergy
$77.64
Mox Amber+6% Synergy
$65.92
Jeweled Lotus+6% Synergy
$31.25
Lion's Eye Diamond+6% Synergy
$462.58
Boros Signet+4% Synergy
$0.66
Mana Crypt+4% Synergy
$39.82
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
$0.21
Thought Vessel+1% Synergy
$1.15
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.17
Talisman of Conviction-2% Synergy
$0.27
Orzhov Signet-2% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.52
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.67
Rakdos Signet-4% Synergy
$0.75
Chromatic Lantern-4% Synergy
$2.28
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.24
Talisman of Hierarchy-5% Synergy
$0.79
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Exotic Orchard+15% Synergy
$0.27
Gemstone Caverns+9% Synergy
$40.36
Scrubland+8% Synergy
Plateau+8% Synergy
$326.19
Badlands+8% Synergy
City of Brass+8% Synergy
$18.89
Mana Confluence+8% Synergy
$23.97
Scalding Tarn+8% Synergy
$24.05
Verdant Catacombs+8% Synergy
$20.83
Flooded Strand+8% Synergy
$13.93
Polluted Delta+7% Synergy
$15.70
Windswept Heath+7% Synergy
$8.81
Wooded Foothills+7% Synergy
$13.58
Forbidden Orchard+7% Synergy
$6.76
Spectator Seating+6% Synergy
$11.51
Spire of Industry+6% Synergy
$0.20
Vault of Champions+5% Synergy
$13.50
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$13.64
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$26.74
Clifftop Retreat+3% Synergy
$0.27
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
$23.61
Boros Garrison+3% Synergy
$0.18
Luxury Suite+2% Synergy
$16.12
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.07
Blood Crypt+1% Synergy
$22.42
Sacred Foundry+1% Synergy
$7.76
Fetid Heath0% Synergy
$0.65
Orzhov Basilica0% Synergy
$0.19
Rugged Prairie0% Synergy
$0.26
Godless Shrine-1% Synergy
$6.49
Savai Triome-1% Synergy
$18.91
Sulfurous Springs-1% Synergy
$0.57
Sundown Pass-1% Synergy
$5.31
Shattered Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.17
Command Tower-2% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Triumph-2% Synergy
$0.15
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.18
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.21
Caves of Koilos-3% Synergy
$0.86
Haunted Ridge-3% Synergy
$4.86
Temple of Malice-3% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Silence-4% Synergy
$0.19
Shattered Sanctum-4% Synergy
$4.95
Shadowblood Ridge-4% Synergy
$0.24
Isolated Chapel-5% Synergy
$0.34
Battlefield Forge-5% Synergy
$0.27
Rakdos Carnarium-5% Synergy
$0.38
Nomad Outpost-6% Synergy
$0.23
Dragonskull Summit-7% Synergy
$0.69
Smoldering Marsh-15% Synergy
$0.29
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
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