Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
$4.84
$4.84Legendary Creature — Kor Scout
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3843
Current Rank
#3906
Last Week
#3482
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can partner with any of these 59 commanders.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger
Tana, the Bloodsower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Tymna the Weaver
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ravos, Soultender
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kodama of the East Tree
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Krark, the Thumbless
Alena, Kessig Trapper
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Prismatic Piper
Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Prava of the Steel Legion
Siani, Eye of the Storm
Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Tormod, the DesecratorNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.
Nick Fury, Spymaster+16% Synergy
$0.30
Swordsman's Steel+15% Synergy
$17.86
Super-Soldier Serum+10% Synergy
$0.88
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Colossus Hammer+57% Synergy
$1.90
Sram, Senior Edificer+56% Synergy
$0.84
Open the Armory+53% Synergy
$2.66
Steelshaper's Gift+52% Synergy
$9.67
Puresteel Paladin+51% Synergy
$2.12
Sword of Vengeance+50% Synergy
$1.12
Blackblade Reforged+48% Synergy
$2.05
Basilisk Collar+47% Synergy
$4.79
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+42% Synergy
$0.94
Argentum Armor+40% Synergy
$2.55
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.
Loxodon Warhammer+37% Synergy
$2.51
Sigarda's Aid+37% Synergy
$18.32
Masterwork of Ingenuity+37% Synergy
$1.35
Stoneforge Mystic+37% Synergy
$31.33
Commander's Plate+35% Synergy
$43.25
All That Glitters+35% Synergy
$0.57
Sword of the Animist+30% Synergy
$6.76
Swiftfoot Boots+29% Synergy
$1.89
Path to Exile-10% Synergy
$1.09
Swords to Plowshares-13% Synergy
$1.24
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+8% Synergy
$38.77
Smothering Tithe-8% Synergy
$60.87
Farewell-12% Synergy
$5.85
Teferi's Protection-14% Synergy
$51.51
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Foundry Inspector+33% Synergy
$0.38
Cloudsteel Kirin+28% Synergy
$0.36
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+28% Synergy
$0.85
Stone Haven Outfitter+27% Synergy
$0.37
Armored Skyhunter+24% Synergy
$0.39
Starnheim Courser+23% Synergy
$0.28
Stonehewer Giant+23% Synergy
$8.42
Kor Duelist+22% Synergy
$0.08
Halvar, God of Battle+18% Synergy
$24.91
Kemba, Kha Regent+18% Synergy
$0.29
Balan, Wandering Knight+18% Synergy
$0.43
Leonin Abunas+17% Synergy
$2.14
Codsworth, Handy Helper+15% Synergy
$24.70
Leonin Shikari+14% Synergy
$5.45
Kor Outfitter+14% Synergy
$0.10
Armament Master+13% Synergy
$0.20
Kitesail Apprentice+13% Synergy
$0.07
Taj-Nar Swordsmith+12% Synergy
$0.35
Kor Sanctifiers+11% Synergy
$0.28
Brass Squire+11% Synergy
$1.55
Thunderous Orator+10% Synergy
$0.15
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+10% Synergy
$21.18
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+9% Synergy
$0.36
Kor Cartographer+9% Synergy
$0.21
Giver of Runes+9% Synergy
$11.77
Kor Hookmaster+8% Synergy
$0.05
Auriok Steelshaper+8% Synergy
$0.74
Relic Seeker+7% Synergy
$0.33
Indomitable Archangel+7% Synergy
$0.45
Cliff Threader+7% Synergy
$0.05
Marsh Threader+7% Synergy
$0.06
Stone Haven Pilgrim+7% Synergy
$0.17
Kor Blademaster+7% Synergy
$0.20
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan+7% Synergy
$0.21
Cliffside Rescuer+7% Synergy
$0.27
Kor Spiritdancer+6% Synergy
$0.43
Sun Titan+6% Synergy
$0.33
Odric, Lunarch Marshal+6% Synergy
$1.04
Heliod's Pilgrim+5% Synergy
$0.21
Lion Sash+5% Synergy
$2.55
Solemn Simulacrum+4% Synergy
$0.29
Gold Myr+1% Synergy
$1.66
Phyrexian Vindicator+0% Synergy
$5.00
Mangara, the Diplomat-2% Synergy
$0.35
Esper Sentinel-3% Synergy
$60.27
Keeper of the Accord-4% Synergy
$0.51
Serra Ascendant-5% Synergy
$30.80
Grand Abolisher-6% Synergy
$19.29
Loran of the Third Path-15% Synergy
$4.61
Knight of the White Orchid-15% Synergy
$3.94
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist safe.
Dispatch+22% Synergy
$0.27
Dawn Charm+10% Synergy
$2.59
Return to Dust+10% Synergy
$0.37
Disenchant+4% Synergy
$0.10
Settle the Wreckage+2% Synergy
$2.85
Angel's Grace+1% Synergy
$3.41
Blacksmith's Skill+0% Synergy
$0.29
Reprieve-2% Synergy
$1.39
Sejiri Shelter-3% Synergy
$1.82
Mana Tithe-4% Synergy
$1.14
Stroke of Midnight-6% Synergy
$0.39
Generous Gift-7% Synergy
$0.74
Flawless Maneuver-16% Synergy
$20.73
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Divine Reckoning+18% Synergy
$1.07
Single Combat+13% Synergy
$0.57
Brilliant Restoration+10% Synergy
$1.92
Nomads' Assembly+6% Synergy
$0.75
Winds of Rath+5% Synergy
$0.37
Unfinished Business+4% Synergy
$0.26
Secret Rendezvous+4% Synergy
$0.32
Gift of Estates+4% Synergy
$1.19
Daydream+3% Synergy
$0.34
Idyllic Tutor+3% Synergy
$12.52
Wrath of God+3% Synergy
$4.03
Avatar's Wrath-1% Synergy
$3.71
Cut a Deal-4% Synergy
$0.25
Austere Command-13% Synergy
$0.28
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+37% Synergy
$2.31
Mask of Memory+34% Synergy
$0.42
Sword of Feast and Famine+32% Synergy
$39.81
Sword of Fire and Ice+29% Synergy
$49.37
Hammer of Nazahn+28% Synergy
$15.90
Maul of the Skyclaves+27% Synergy
$0.35
Shadowspear+27% Synergy
$32.49
Nettlecyst+27% Synergy
$3.55
Kaldra Compleat+27% Synergy
$8.96
Sword of Body and Mind+26% Synergy
$16.68
Sword of Forge and Frontier+26% Synergy
$10.77
Thran Power Suit+26% Synergy
$0.93
Mithril Coat+26% Synergy
$31.44
Plate Armor+25% Synergy
$0.27
Leyline Axe+25% Synergy
$2.61
Sword of Hearth and Home+23% Synergy
$17.10
Explorer's Scope+23% Synergy
$0.20
Fireshrieker+23% Synergy
$0.23
Celestial Armor+21% Synergy
$0.47
Trailblazer's Boots+21% Synergy
$3.22
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+21% Synergy
$16.34
Darksteel Plate+20% Synergy
$6.73
Sword of Light and Shadow+19% Synergy
$14.66
Sword of War and Peace+17% Synergy
$10.58
Champion's Helm+16% Synergy
$2.56
Genji Glove+15% Synergy
$11.70
Grafted Exoskeleton+15% Synergy
$5.70
Golem-Skin Gauntlets+15% Synergy
$0.21
Buster Sword+14% Synergy
$51.22
Sword of Sinew and Steel+14% Synergy
$11.10
Aettir and Priwen+14% Synergy
$12.57
Sword of Hours+13% Synergy
$5.16
Sword of Truth and Justice+12% Synergy
$35.13
Adaptive Omnitool+12% Synergy
$1.96
Captain's Claws+11% Synergy
$0.36
Dragonfire Blade+10% Synergy
$1.42
Helm of the Host+10% Synergy
$5.28
Sword of Wealth and Power+10% Synergy
$18.96
Brotherhood Regalia+9% Synergy
$8.42
Sword of Kaldra+9% Synergy
$21.10
Mirror Shield+9% Synergy
$0.49
Rogue's Gloves+8% Synergy
$1.11
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+8% Synergy
$5.41
Robe of Stars+7% Synergy
$14.68
Haunted Cloak+5% Synergy
$0.33
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+4% Synergy
$6.54
Lightning Greaves-3% Synergy
$3.99
Skullclamp-4% Synergy
$4.63
Archaeomancer's Map-8% Synergy
$1.21
Pearl Medallion-30% Synergy
$5.60
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+28% Synergy
$5.77
Spirit Mantle+19% Synergy
$0.37
Armored Ascension+16% Synergy
$0.34
Mantle of the Ancients+14% Synergy
$9.20
Super State+13% Synergy
$23.41
Eldrazi Conscription+12% Synergy
$1.24
Hyena Umbra+12% Synergy
$0.36
Timely Ward+11% Synergy
$4.64
Retreat to Emeria+8% Synergy
$0.34
With Great Power . . .+7% Synergy
$1.06
Celestial Mantle+6% Synergy
$10.68
Graduation Day+6% Synergy
$0.30
Light of Promise+6% Synergy
$0.40
Felidar Umbra+5% Synergy
$3.84
Guildscorn Ward+5% Synergy
$0.12
Brave the Sands+4% Synergy
$6.37
Ethereal Armor+4% Synergy
$0.39
Oblivion Ring+3% Synergy
$0.22
Songbirds' Blessing+3% Synergy
$0.50
Tempest Technique+3% Synergy
$0.28
Pacifism+3% Synergy
$0.28
Unquestioned Authority+3% Synergy
$3.14
Flickering Ward+3% Synergy
$0.40
Angelic Destiny+2% Synergy
$0.34
Banishing Light+2% Synergy
$0.29
Daybreak Coronet+2% Synergy
$5.50
Idolized+1% Synergy
$2.29
Darksteel Mutation+1% Synergy
$0.81
Benevolent Blessing+1% Synergy
$0.33
Angelic Gift+1% Synergy
$0.31
Sage's Reverie0% Synergy
$0.34
Sheltered by Ghosts0% Synergy
$1.28
Blind Obedience-1% Synergy
$6.26
Pariah-2% Synergy
$2.51
Ghostly Prison-3% Synergy
$5.54
Land Tax-4% Synergy
$15.80
Trouble in Pairs-8% Synergy
$26.01
Authority of the Consuls-10% Synergy
$4.48
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nahiri, the Lithomancer+31% Synergy
$0.86
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Buried Ruin+11% Synergy
$0.38
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.40
Inventors' Fair+10% Synergy
$16.43
Ancient Den+10% Synergy
$0.99
Temple of the False God+9% Synergy
$0.31
Urza's Power Plant+6% Synergy
$2.46
Urza's Mine+6% Synergy
$1.97
Urza's Tower+6% Synergy
$1.03
Roadside Reliquary+5% Synergy
$0.21
Kor Haven+3% Synergy
$18.18
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$10.07
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+1% Synergy
$12.39
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$43.18
Scavenger Grounds+0% Synergy
$1.07
Ishgard, the Holy See+0% Synergy
$1.79
Secluded Steppe-1% Synergy
$0.24
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
$9.05
Adagia, Windswept Bastion-1% Synergy
$5.77
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$4.10
Monumental Henge-4% Synergy
$0.34
Castle Ardenvale-12% Synergy
$0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-20% Synergy
$53.44
Minas Tirith-20% Synergy
$6.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-21% Synergy
$5.03
War Room-23% Synergy
$4.39
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Aetherspark+12% Synergy
$21.59
Thran Dynamo+6% Synergy
$4.81
Extraplanar Lens+3% Synergy
$12.59
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
$4.06
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.29
Thought Vessel+0% Synergy
$2.52
Marble Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.28
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.32
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$0.96
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.36
Throne of Eldraine-7% Synergy
$28.99
Arcane Signet-17% Synergy
$0.44
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Command Tower+9% Synergy
$0.31
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$1.11
Plains+1% Synergy
$0.09
Sejiri Shelter-3% Synergy
$1.82
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.32
Myriad Landscape-11% Synergy
$0.30
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Halvar, God of Battle
Frodo, Determined Hero
Balan, Wandering Knight
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Sram, Senior Edificer
Kemba, Kha Regent
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Beatrix, Loyal General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Eivor, Battle-Ready
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Bruenor Battlehammer
The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Kemba, Kha Enduring
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar