Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
$13.15

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout Dog

Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 54% Historic 20% Legends 9% Voltron 7% +1/+1 Counters 2%

View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Captain America's Shield

+31% Synergy $1.23

Vision, Synthezoid Avenger

+24% Synergy $1.35

The Arkenstone

+24% Synergy $45.65

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Eiganjo Castle

+95% Synergy $14.95

The Seriema

+80% Synergy $0.83

Inventors' Fair

+78% Synergy $16.99

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

+78% Synergy $20.87

Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper

+70% Synergy $5.66

Heroes' Podium

+70% Synergy $0.45

Godsend

+69% Synergy $3.70

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion

+68% Synergy $3.12

Halvar, God of Battle

+67% Synergy $26.82

Hammer of Nazahn

+66% Synergy $15.64

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Blackblade Reforged

+65% Synergy $3.25

Zack Fair

+62% Synergy $0.23

Shadowspear

+61% Synergy $30.68

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

+59% Synergy $0.43

Sram, Senior Edificer

+56% Synergy $0.61

Ajani, Caller of the Pride

+54% Synergy $0.64

Sword of the Animist

+52% Synergy $7.55

The Ozolith

+52% Synergy $65.54

Skrelv, Defector Mite

+49% Synergy $3.46

Swords to Plowshares

-3% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor

+20% Synergy $39.51

Grim Monolith

+12% Synergy $472.34

Mox Diamond

+12% Synergy $1118.84

Chrome Mox

+10% Synergy $171.12

Mana Vault

+10% Synergy $112.13

The One Ring

+4% Synergy $104.30

Ancient Tomb

+4% Synergy $131.68

Teferi's Protection

+2% Synergy $54.50

Farewell

-8% Synergy $5.28

Smothering Tithe

-14% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Oswald Fiddlebender

+53% Synergy $2.64

Codsworth, Handy Helper

+49% Synergy $23.20

Stoneforge Mystic

+48% Synergy $30.56

Elena, Turk Recruit

+47% Synergy $0.28

Keleth, Sunmane Familiar

+41% Synergy $0.19

Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior

+41% Synergy $0.37

Gandalf the White

+40% Synergy $7.16

Agent Bishop, Man in Black

+39% Synergy $0.45

Heliod, Sun-Crowned

+33% Synergy $20.14

Alisaie Leveilleur

+32% Synergy $0.23

Lord Jyscal Guado

+32% Synergy $0.22

Auron, Venerated Guardian

+32% Synergy $0.25

Gatta and Luzzu

+32% Synergy $0.26

Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca

+31% Synergy $0.20

Adelbert Steiner

+31% Synergy $0.22

Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn

+30% Synergy $1.66

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer

+30% Synergy $6.02

Spectacular Spider-Man

+29% Synergy $73.83

Aerith Gainsborough

+28% Synergy $2.26

Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant

+28% Synergy $0.87

Isamaru, Hound of Konda

+27% Synergy $1.50

Balan, Wandering Knight

+27% Synergy $0.39

Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit

+26% Synergy $0.20

Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant

+26% Synergy $4.81

Cloudsteel Kirin

+26% Synergy $0.36

Danitha, Benalia's Hope

+26% Synergy $0.79

Mikaeus, the Lunarch

+25% Synergy $0.83

Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian

+24% Synergy $0.27

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle

+24% Synergy $0.25

Ennis, Debate Moderator

+23% Synergy $0.21

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

+22% Synergy $4.61

Linden, the Steadfast Queen

+22% Synergy $0.50

Odric, Master Tactician

+21% Synergy $0.39

Loran of the Third Path

+20% Synergy $3.58

Sokka, Swordmaster

+19% Synergy $1.12

The Duke, Rebel Sentry

+19% Synergy $0.26

Boromir, Warden of the Tower

+18% Synergy $5.50

Thalia, Heretic Cathar

+18% Synergy $2.13

Puresteel Paladin

+17% Synergy $2.76

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

+17% Synergy $20.03

Bastion Protector

+17% Synergy $0.28

Rinoa, Angel Wing

+16% Synergy $8.53

G'raha Tia

+15% Synergy $0.20

The Destined White Mage

+15% Synergy $10.30

Beatrix, Loyal General

+14% Synergy $0.81

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

+12% Synergy $0.42

Mangara, the Diplomat

+9% Synergy $0.31

Starfield Shepherd

+9% Synergy $0.37

Haliya, Guided by Light

+6% Synergy $1.89

Esper Sentinel

-5% Synergy $58.07

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Flare of Fortitude

+37% Synergy $3.54

Angel's Grace

+24% Synergy $4.17

Akroma's Will

+18% Synergy $14.06

Flawless Maneuver

+17% Synergy $20.32

Erode

+14% Synergy $5.72

Dawn's Truce

+14% Synergy $8.00

Ultimate Magic: Holy

+13% Synergy $0.48

You Cannot Pass!

+13% Synergy $0.10

Comeuppance

+12% Synergy $5.05

Settle the Wreckage

+11% Synergy $2.66

Duty Beyond Death

+11% Synergy $0.32

Galadriel's Dismissal

+8% Synergy $25.52

Dispatch

+7% Synergy $0.29

Razorgrass Ambush

+6% Synergy $0.33

Dawn Charm

+5% Synergy $2.74

Silence

+5% Synergy $10.59

Clever Concealment

+3% Synergy $5.18

Brave the Elements

+1% Synergy $0.45

Rebuff the Wicked

-4% Synergy $7.42

Stroke of Midnight

-11% Synergy $0.32

Path to Exile

-24% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Steelshaper's Gift

+48% Synergy $10.11

Open the Armory

+43% Synergy $2.73

Urza's Ruinous Blast

+40% Synergy $0.71

Wrath of God

+14% Synergy $3.58

Split Up

+10% Synergy $1.72

Mass Calcify

+1% Synergy $4.19

Sevinne's Reclamation

+1% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful +1/+1 Counters decks.

Conformer Shuriken

+48% Synergy $0.36

Wrecking Ball Arm

+48% Synergy $0.43

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

+48% Synergy $6.08

Luxior, Giada's Gift

+41% Synergy $5.22

Andúril, Narsil Reforged

+41% Synergy $15.33

Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus

+40% Synergy $6.01

Umezawa's Jitte

+40% Synergy $18.04

Excalibur, Sword of Eden

+39% Synergy $13.29

Colossus Hammer

+37% Synergy $1.46

Mithril Coat

+35% Synergy $30.07

Commander's Plate

+30% Synergy $45.30

Crown of Gondor

+28% Synergy $0.36

Sword of Kaldra

+27% Synergy $22.18

Bilbo's Ring

+27% Synergy $15.13

Mjölnir, Storm Hammer

+27% Synergy $1.84

Sword of Forge and Frontier

+25% Synergy $9.79

Akroma's Memorial

+25% Synergy $35.18

Sword of Fire and Ice

+23% Synergy $49.30

The Dominion Bracelet

+16% Synergy $0.41

Ultima Weapon

+14% Synergy $7.15

Shell of the Last Kappa

+14% Synergy $0.68

Hand of Vecna

+14% Synergy $0.35

Ace's Baseball Bat

+14% Synergy $0.40

Glaring Spotlight

+14% Synergy $2.32

Dragon Throne of Tarkir

+13% Synergy $0.59

Shield of Kaldra

+13% Synergy $8.53

Aettir and Priwen

+13% Synergy $11.00

Mirror of Galadriel

+13% Synergy $0.19

Hall of Triumph

+13% Synergy $0.41

O-Naginata

+13% Synergy $0.50

Nazgûl Battle-Mace

+13% Synergy $19.89

Avacyn's Memorial

+13% Synergy $8.76

Sword of Once and Future

+13% Synergy $4.66

Excalibur II

+13% Synergy $0.88

Sting, the Glinting Dagger

+13% Synergy $3.35

Tarrian's Soulcleaver

+13% Synergy $2.90

Vexing Bauble

+12% Synergy $2.11

Sword of Truth and Justice

+12% Synergy $35.22

Nettlecyst

+11% Synergy $3.14

Kaldra Compleat

+11% Synergy $8.50

Leyline Axe

+10% Synergy $2.18

Thousand Moons Smithy

+10% Synergy $2.31

Trailblazer's Boots

+10% Synergy $3.99

Masterwork of Ingenuity

+9% Synergy $1.31

Thran Power Suit

+9% Synergy $0.77

Swiftfoot Boots

+6% Synergy $2.46

Sword of Hearth and Home

+6% Synergy $16.79

Oketra's Monument

+1% Synergy $6.92

The Wind Crystal

-4% Synergy $5.77

Pearl Medallion

-32% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks.

Flowering of the White Tree

+44% Synergy $9.96

Day of Destiny

+41% Synergy $0.40

Flaming Fist

+41% Synergy $0.21

Super State

+28% Synergy $20.14

Noble Heritage

+27% Synergy $0.35

War of the Last Alliance

+26% Synergy $1.39

Legion's Landing

+26% Synergy $3.17

Duelist's Heritage

+25% Synergy $1.75

On Serra's Wings

+24% Synergy $0.31

Mantle of the Ancients

+19% Synergy $9.33

Sigarda's Aid

+18% Synergy $18.45

The Legend of Yangchen

+17% Synergy $4.21

Battle Mastery

+9% Synergy $0.22

Forge Anew

+8% Synergy $5.27

Timely Ward

+7% Synergy $4.86

Sheltered by Ghosts

+7% Synergy $1.15

All That Glitters

+3% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer

+27% Synergy $0.86

Elspeth, Knight-Errant

+26% Synergy $8.79

Archangel Elspeth

+25% Synergy $4.44

Basri Ket

+12% Synergy $1.47

The Wandering Emperor

+12% Synergy $4.87

Gideon Blackblade

+12% Synergy $1.04

Elspeth Resplendent

+10% Synergy $4.27

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

+3% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful +1/+1 Counters decks.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

+63% Synergy $5.54

Hall of Heliod's Generosity

+59% Synergy $13.28

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea

+54% Synergy $5.92

Minas Tirith

+44% Synergy $6.51

Geier Reach Sanitarium

+40% Synergy $1.64

Kor Haven

+37% Synergy $17.81

Miren, the Moaning Well

+28% Synergy $21.19

Forbidding Watchtower

+27% Synergy $0.32

Kabira Crossroads

+25% Synergy $0.34

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+24% Synergy $54.27

Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai

+14% Synergy $0.91

Hall of the Bandit Lord

+13% Synergy $21.35

Inkmoth Nexus

+13% Synergy $13.91

Sandstone Bridge

+13% Synergy $0.11

Memorial to Glory

+12% Synergy $0.22

Cave of the Frost Dragon

+12% Synergy $0.39

Lotus Vale

+12% Synergy $40.52

New Benalia

+12% Synergy $0.27

The Fair Basilica

+10% Synergy $0.24

Strip Mine

+10% Synergy $23.03

Lotus Field

+9% Synergy $2.30

Ancient Den

+8% Synergy $0.97

Karoo

+6% Synergy $1.13

Buried Ruin

+5% Synergy $0.36

Urza's Saga

+3% Synergy $43.89

Secluded Steppe

+2% Synergy $0.28

Rogue's Passage

+1% Synergy $0.40

Windbrisk Heights

-3% Synergy $0.23

Castle Ardenvale

-3% Synergy $0.29

War Room

-20% Synergy $2.87

Emeria, the Sky Ruin

-24% Synergy $5.00

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

The Irencrag

+41% Synergy $0.76

The Aetherspark

+24% Synergy $19.56

Mox Amber

+23% Synergy $76.28

Nyx Lotus

+20% Synergy $5.76

Ring of the Lucii

+16% Synergy $0.25

Honor-Worn Shaku

+13% Synergy $0.47

Paradise Mantle

+13% Synergy $11.70

Relic of Legends

+12% Synergy $1.24

Springleaf Drum

+11% Synergy $0.36

Sceptre of Eternal Glory

+11% Synergy $19.75

Mox Opal

+10% Synergy $241.89

Lotus Petal

+10% Synergy $36.20

Sol Ring

-11% Synergy $1.84

Arcane Signet

-43% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Flagstones of Trokair

+94% Synergy $4.23

Abstergo Entertainment

+55% Synergy $2.37

The Grey Havens

+55% Synergy $0.33

Plaza of Heroes

+24% Synergy $3.79

Gemstone Caverns

+11% Synergy $53.37

The Mycosynth Gardens

+11% Synergy $0.37

Plains

+6% Synergy $0.13

Razorgrass Ambush

+6% Synergy $0.33

Witch Enchanter

-3% Synergy $2.95

Similar Commanders

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