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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $4.58

Legendary CreatureKor Scout

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3513 Current Rank
#3279 Last Week
#3372 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

Partner Commanders

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can partner with any of these 59 commanders.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+58% Synergy $1.61
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+57% Synergy $0.47
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+54% Synergy $2.81
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+53% Synergy $1.97
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+50% Synergy $8.64
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $1.01
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.53
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+45% Synergy $4.17
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+43% Synergy $0.74
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+40% Synergy $2.62

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+38% Synergy $30.29
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+37% Synergy $0.66
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+37% Synergy $2.69
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.46
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $45.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.34
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+29% Synergy $0.82
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+28% Synergy $0.35
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+28% Synergy $0.37
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+27% Synergy $0.33
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.17
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+22% Synergy $8.17
Kor Duelist Kor Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.08
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+20% Synergy $26.53
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+19% Synergy $0.68
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+17% Synergy $0.24
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+15% Synergy $2.22
Armament Master Armament Master
+14% Synergy $0.20
Kitesail Apprentice Kitesail Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.07
Kor Outfitter Kor Outfitter
+14% Synergy $0.15
Kor Sanctifiers Kor Sanctifiers
+13% Synergy $0.20
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+12% Synergy $5.03
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.34
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $22.38
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $1.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.32
Thunderous Orator Thunderous Orator
+10% Synergy $0.17
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+9% Synergy $0.45
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $10.94
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+8% Synergy $0.38
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+8% Synergy $20.30
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Kor Hookmaster Kor Hookmaster
+8% Synergy $0.05
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+8% Synergy $0.78
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.81
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+7% Synergy $13.23
Marsh Threader Marsh Threader
+7% Synergy $0.04
Cliff Threader Cliff Threader
+7% Synergy $0.06
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.45
Stone Haven Pilgrim Stone Haven Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.13
Kor Blademaster Kor Blademaster
+7% Synergy $0.12
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+7% Synergy $0.27
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $2.32
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+1% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
-1% Synergy $4.85
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-1% Synergy $0.33
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-3% Synergy $31.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $59.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $17.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+20% Synergy $0.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $2.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $5.10
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.07
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-16% Synergy $22.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.67
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.62
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.47
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+7% Synergy $0.29
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.69
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+4% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.12
Retether Retether
+2% Synergy $20.36
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $4.22
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+35% Synergy $2.42
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+35% Synergy $1.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $39.40
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+29% Synergy $12.74
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+29% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $46.47
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $3.15
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $8.10
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+27% Synergy $17.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+27% Synergy $9.50
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $30.98
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+26% Synergy $1.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $26.88
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+25% Synergy $0.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+23% Synergy $0.77
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+23% Synergy $0.17
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.23
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+20% Synergy $6.54
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+19% Synergy $12.01
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+19% Synergy $14.06
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $6.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $3.65
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+17% Synergy $11.19
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+16% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $11.25
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+15% Synergy $5.05
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.04
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $8.21
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $41.06
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+12% Synergy $6.29
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+12% Synergy $34.43
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+11% Synergy $0.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+11% Synergy $18.20
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+11% Synergy $1.18
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.66
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+10% Synergy $0.32
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+9% Synergy $1.01
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $7.90
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $5.16
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $14.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.25
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-29% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+26% Synergy $4.28
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+19% Synergy $0.31
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+19% Synergy $0.35
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+14% Synergy $8.31
Super State Super State
+14% Synergy $21.17
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.38
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+13% Synergy $6.04
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+11% Synergy $1.03
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+8% Synergy $0.35
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.42
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+6% Synergy $0.40
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+5% Synergy $3.31
Guildscorn Ward Guildscorn Ward
+5% Synergy $0.10
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+4% Synergy $10.51
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.35
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+3% Synergy $0.29
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+3% Synergy $0.19
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+3% Synergy $0.57
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.08
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $6.35
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+2% Synergy $4.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.72
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.50
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.59
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+1% Synergy $4.40
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $1.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.60
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+0% Synergy $0.26
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+0% Synergy $0.32
Pariah Pariah
-2% Synergy $2.19
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.49
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $9.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $4.03
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $28.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+34% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $13.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.64
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.24
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.15
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $18.86
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $12.90
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+0% Synergy $1.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-12% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $51.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-19% Synergy $4.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $6.18
War Room War Room
-23% Synergy $2.52

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+13% Synergy $18.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.53
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.25
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+5% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer