Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Group Slug
$6.40

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Goblin Berserker

Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Curses 35% Auras 21% Equipment 16% Enchantress 5% Group Slug 2%

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Vial Smasher the Fierce

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Group Slug builds — cards that lean hardest into the Group Slug theme.

Sram, Senior Edificer

+97% Synergy $0.46

Curse of Obsession

+80% Synergy $0.40

Accursed Witch

+80% Synergy $0.29

Curse of Shaken Faith

+80% Synergy $0.30

Cruel Reality

+80% Synergy $1.84

Curse of Fool's Wisdom

+80% Synergy $4.20

Curse of Misfortunes

+80% Synergy $0.57

Curse of Exhaustion

+80% Synergy $0.38

Curse of Bloodletting

+80% Synergy $1.54

Trespasser's Curse

+80% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce Group Slug decks run as their core.

Ondu Spiritdancer

+80% Synergy $11.78

Curse of Disturbance

+79% Synergy $1.72

Mesa Enchantress

+79% Synergy $0.86

Sphere of Safety

+79% Synergy $4.83

Maddening Hex

+76% Synergy $4.98

Ghostly Prison

+73% Synergy $3.94

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce Group Slug game on their own.

Serra's Sanctum

+40% Synergy $466.90

Ancient Tomb

+32% Synergy $125.34

Teferi's Protection

+21% Synergy $51.92

Smothering Tithe

+15% Synergy $53.72

Jeska's Will

+10% Synergy $41.60

Farewell

+10% Synergy $5.86

Enlightened Tutor

+8% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Group Slug plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Starnheim Courser

+60% Synergy $0.26

Kor Spiritdancer

+60% Synergy $0.34

Bitterheart Witch

+60% Synergy $0.27

Transcendent Envoy

+60% Synergy $0.26

Eriette of the Charmed Apple

+60% Synergy $0.31

Armored Skyhunter

+57% Synergy $0.31

Heliod's Pilgrim

+40% Synergy $0.13

Ghen, Arcanum Weaver

+40% Synergy $0.33

Tiana, Ship's Caretaker

+40% Synergy $0.13

Starfield Mystic

+39% Synergy $0.27

Esper Sentinel

+22% Synergy $58.30

Enduring Innocence

+22% Synergy $4.94

Viashino Heretic

+20% Synergy $0.45

Archon of Sun's Grace

+20% Synergy $0.28

Demon of Fate's Design

+20% Synergy $0.31

Moon-Blessed Cleric

+20% Synergy $0.41

Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor

+20% Synergy $0.26

Dong Zhou, the Tyrant

+20% Synergy $172.00

Doomwake Giant

+20% Synergy $0.25

Grim Guardian

+20% Synergy $0.38

Exterminator Magmarch

+20% Synergy $0.28

Vengeful Strangler

+20% Synergy $0.19

Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer

+19% Synergy $12.61

Armory Paladin

+19% Synergy $0.31

Agitator Ant

+19% Synergy $0.17

Orzhov Advokist

+19% Synergy $0.23

Vexilus Praetor

+19% Synergy $19.81

Academy Rector

+19% Synergy $78.01

Mogis, God of Slaughter

+19% Synergy $3.78

Codsworth, Handy Helper

+19% Synergy $20.82

Bastion Protector

+18% Synergy $1.07

Akiri, Fearless Voyager

+18% Synergy $1.04

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

+17% Synergy $0.77

Puresteel Paladin

+16% Synergy $1.60

Witch Enchanter

+13% Synergy $2.82

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Group Slug deck ahead.

Will of the Mardu

+40% Synergy $2.20

Anguished Unmaking

+26% Synergy $0.81

Chaos Warp

+24% Synergy $0.38

Deflecting Swat

+24% Synergy $68.53

Generous Gift

+22% Synergy $1.62

Astarion's Thirst

+20% Synergy $1.82

Mirror Strike

+20% Synergy $0.98

Boros Fury-Shield

+20% Synergy $0.21

Faith's Reward

+20% Synergy $1.58

Agonizing Demise

+20% Synergy $0.32

Honorable Passage

+20% Synergy $0.21

Magnetic Theft

+20% Synergy $4.08

Tempt with Mayhem

+20% Synergy $1.35

Cinder Cloud

+20% Synergy $0.16

Backlash

+19% Synergy $1.17

Delirium

+19% Synergy $2.00

Comeuppance

+18% Synergy $2.79

Valakut Awakening

+17% Synergy $15.90

Legion Leadership

+16% Synergy $0.43

Bedevil

+13% Synergy $0.30

Deflecting Palm

+13% Synergy $3.76

Inkshield

+12% Synergy $4.04

Deadly Rollick

+9% Synergy $26.21

Wear // Tear

+9% Synergy $1.91

Stroke of Midnight

+8% Synergy $0.36

Dark Ritual

+3% Synergy $4.19

Path to Exile

-7% Synergy $1.05

Boros Charm

-9% Synergy $4.10

Swords to Plowshares

-22% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Group Slug game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Open the Vaults

+60% Synergy $0.76

Damn

+42% Synergy $2.06

Resurgent Belief

+40% Synergy $1.09

Blasphemous Act

+37% Synergy $0.82

Open the Armory

+36% Synergy $2.65

Traitor's Roar

+20% Synergy $0.22

Jailbreak

+20% Synergy $0.38

Replenish

+20% Synergy $186.07

Phthisis

+20% Synergy $0.24

Mutiny

+20% Synergy $0.06

Brilliant Restoration

+20% Synergy $1.73

Three Dreams

+20% Synergy $2.11

Kaervek's Purge

+20% Synergy $0.22

Debt to the Deathless

+19% Synergy $0.39

Idyllic Tutor

+18% Synergy $12.29

Requisition Raid

+17% Synergy $0.45

Exsanguinate

+16% Synergy $0.38

Austere Command

+13% Synergy $0.94

+12% Synergy $2.85

Vandalblast

+10% Synergy $2.21

Night's Whisper

+7% Synergy $0.31

Faithless Looting

+5% Synergy $0.28

Ruinous Ultimatum

+1% Synergy $3.13

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce Group Slug decks.

Junk Jet

+20% Synergy $0.34

Glaring Spotlight

+20% Synergy $2.03

Captain's Hook

+20% Synergy $0.24

Cement Shoes

+20% Synergy $0.07

Mind's Eye

+20% Synergy $5.16

Infiltration Lens

+20% Synergy $3.01

Enormous Energy Blade

+20% Synergy $0.14

Tormentor's Trident

+20% Synergy $0.10

Pact Weapon

+20% Synergy $2.61

Dead-Iron Sledge

+20% Synergy $0.31

Vulshok Gauntlets

+20% Synergy $0.06

Pariah's Shield

+20% Synergy $5.12

Crystal Chimes

+20% Synergy $0.93

Crawlspace

+19% Synergy $10.23

Cloud Key

+19% Synergy $1.37

Norn's Annex

+19% Synergy $6.10

Assault Suit

+19% Synergy $0.32

Hexplate Wallbreaker

+19% Synergy $7.45

Bloodthirsty Blade

+18% Synergy $0.34

Diamond Pick-Axe

+16% Synergy $0.89

Helm of the Host

+14% Synergy $9.38

Wayfarer's Bauble

+12% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Group Slug strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Overwhelming Splendor

+60% Synergy $7.57

Torment of Scarabs

+60% Synergy $0.34

Curse of Death's Hold

+60% Synergy $0.84

Curse of Shallow Graves

+60% Synergy $1.00

Curse of Thirst

+60% Synergy $0.32

Curse of Opulence

+54% Synergy $1.77

Curse of the Restless Dead

+40% Synergy $3.89

Curse of Hospitality

+40% Synergy $0.38

Sigil of the Empty Throne

+40% Synergy $0.49

Curse of Vitality

+40% Synergy $1.25

Curse of Chaos

+40% Synergy $0.34

Curse of Vengeance

+40% Synergy $7.39

Greater Auramancy

+40% Synergy $34.78

Ghoulish Impetus

+39% Synergy $0.63

Black Market Connections

+24% Synergy $18.31

Grievous Wound

+24% Synergy $0.46

Phyrexian Arena

+21% Synergy $4.02

Curse of Oblivion

+20% Synergy $0.11

Nettlevine Blight

+20% Synergy $0.96

Vow of Duty

+20% Synergy $0.26

Lightmine Field

+20% Synergy $5.61

Scion of Halaster

+20% Synergy $0.23

Vow of Torment

+20% Synergy $0.27

Curse of Silence

+20% Synergy $0.33

Curse of Leeches

+20% Synergy $0.28

Curse of Conformity

+20% Synergy $0.32

Curse of Stalked Prey

+20% Synergy $0.58

Oath of Lieges

+20% Synergy $4.12

Vow of Malice

+20% Synergy $0.85

Spiritual Asylum

+20% Synergy $0.63

Starfield of Nyx

+20% Synergy $15.74

Vow of Lightning

+20% Synergy $0.36

Banewasp Affliction

+20% Synergy $0.13

Curse of the Nightly Hunt

+20% Synergy $0.29

Artificer's Hex

+20% Synergy $0.14

Unnatural Hunger

+20% Synergy $0.66

Curse of the Forsaken

+20% Synergy $0.42

The Sound of Drums

+19% Synergy $3.22

Grasp of Fate

+19% Synergy $0.88

Noble Heritage

+19% Synergy $0.36

Wound Reflection

+19% Synergy $13.44

Aura of Silence

+19% Synergy $7.48

Darksteel Mutation

+18% Synergy $0.50

Smuggler's Share

+18% Synergy $9.49

Court of Ambition

+18% Synergy $5.31

Descent into Avernus

+17% Synergy $13.42

Revel in Riches

+14% Synergy $17.06

Land Tax

+14% Synergy $13.05

Exquisite Blood

+12% Synergy $36.84

Animate Dead

+12% Synergy $4.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Group Slug game plan.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn

+20% Synergy $5.62

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce Group Slug decks.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity

+57% Synergy $12.14

Bojuka Bog

+28% Synergy $0.63

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

+27% Synergy $57.13

Tower of the Magistrate

+20% Synergy $8.76

Leechridden Swamp

+20% Synergy $0.52

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+19% Synergy $49.84

Axgard Armory

+18% Synergy $0.41

Cabal Coffers

+17% Synergy $29.69

Inventors' Fair

+17% Synergy $13.08

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

+14% Synergy $6.08

Temple of the False God

+14% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Group Slug strategy.

The Aetherspark

+49% Synergy $19.97

Pyromancer's Goggles

+20% Synergy $0.42

Talisman of Hierarchy

+19% Synergy $0.40

Talisman of Conviction

+18% Synergy $0.34

Arcane Signet

+14% Synergy $0.46

Sol Ring

+12% Synergy $1.40

Mind Stone

+11% Synergy $0.34

Chromatic Lantern

+9% Synergy $1.31

Talisman of Indulgence

+3% Synergy $2.99

Fellwar Stone

-8% Synergy $0.60

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Group Slug decks.

Vault of Champions

+48% Synergy $15.25

Temple of Malice

+44% Synergy $0.28

Temple of Triumph

+38% Synergy $0.25

Temple of Silence

+38% Synergy $0.28

Exotic Orchard

+28% Synergy $0.36

Bloodstained Mire

+27% Synergy $17.82

Rugged Prairie

+23% Synergy $0.30

Nomad Outpost

+22% Synergy $0.37

The Mycosynth Gardens

+19% Synergy $0.40

Snow-Covered Mountain

+19% Synergy $0.59

Snow-Covered Plains

+18% Synergy $0.39

Snow-Covered Swamp

+18% Synergy $0.54

Prismatic Vista

+16% Synergy $39.06

Demolition Field

+16% Synergy $0.52

Legion Leadership

+16% Synergy $0.43

Concealed Courtyard

+14% Synergy $1.40

Witch Enchanter

+13% Synergy $2.82

Reflecting Pool

+13% Synergy $17.20

Sulfurous Springs

+12% Synergy $1.09

Mana Confluence

+11% Synergy $33.09

City of Brass

+10% Synergy $9.98

Luxury Suite

+9% Synergy $26.54

Arid Mesa

+9% Synergy $33.45

Marsh Flats

+9% Synergy $30.45

Command Tower

+8% Synergy $0.25

Dragonskull Summit

+8% Synergy $0.52

Badlands

+8% Synergy

Graven Cairns

+8% Synergy $2.90

Boros Garrison

+8% Synergy $0.20

Plateau

+8% Synergy $344.09

Scrubland

+8% Synergy

Isolated Chapel

+7% Synergy $0.35

Mountain

+6% Synergy $0.08

Swamp

+5% Synergy $0.07

Plains

+5% Synergy $0.07

Shadowblood Ridge

+5% Synergy $0.37

Smoldering Marsh

+3% Synergy $0.35

Savai Triome

+2% Synergy $18.87

Caves of Koilos

+1% Synergy $0.51

Haunted Ridge

0% Synergy $8.45

Battlefield Forge

-1% Synergy $0.26

Fetid Heath

-1% Synergy $0.35

Sundown Pass

-1% Synergy $1.44

Blood Crypt

-5% Synergy $10.10

Sacred Foundry

-5% Synergy $11.55

Shattered Sanctum

-5% Synergy $1.74

Evolving Wilds

-6% Synergy $0.39

Godless Shrine

-8% Synergy $10.16

Clifftop Retreat

-11% Synergy $0.36

Spectator Seating

-11% Synergy $17.38

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