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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $3.55

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Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3690 Current Rank
#3590 Last Week
#3330 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

Partner Commanders

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can partner with any of these 58 commanders.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+9% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+56% Synergy $1.61
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+56% Synergy $0.56
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+54% Synergy $2.68
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+50% Synergy $1.80
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $3.17
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+47% Synergy $0.83
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+47% Synergy $9.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+45% Synergy $0.49
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+45% Synergy $3.70
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+40% Synergy $2.48
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+37% Synergy $2.56
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+36% Synergy $28.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $43.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+31% Synergy $0.67
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+28% Synergy $0.30
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+26% Synergy $0.32
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+25% Synergy $0.27
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+23% Synergy $0.69
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+20% Synergy $8.67
Kor Duelist Kor Duelist
+20% Synergy $0.08
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+19% Synergy $26.44
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+19% Synergy $0.26
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+18% Synergy $0.52
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+17% Synergy $2.19
Armament Master Armament Master
+14% Synergy $0.17
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+13% Synergy $0.31
Kor Sanctifiers Kor Sanctifiers
+13% Synergy $0.15
Kitesail Apprentice Kitesail Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.07
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+12% Synergy $0.35
Kor Outfitter Kor Outfitter
+12% Synergy $0.18
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $1.03
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+11% Synergy $5.00
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+10% Synergy $20.59
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+10% Synergy $0.17
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $9.62
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Thunderous Orator Thunderous Orator
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.57
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+8% Synergy $11.77
Cliff Threader Cliff Threader
+8% Synergy $0.12
Marsh Threader Marsh Threader
+8% Synergy $0.04
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Kor Hookmaster Kor Hookmaster
+8% Synergy $0.05
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+6% Synergy $0.71
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dawnglare Invoker Dawnglare Invoker
+6% Synergy $0.28
Kor Blademaster Kor Blademaster
+6% Synergy $0.08
Stone Haven Pilgrim Stone Haven Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+4% Synergy $2.00
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+4% Synergy $19.30
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.63
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.47
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $55.72
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-6% Synergy $33.14
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $16.38
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-14% Synergy $14.05
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-15% Synergy $3.75
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $7.40

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+12% Synergy $2.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.08
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.55
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.31
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.16
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-17% Synergy $21.17

Sorceries

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

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.74
Single Combat Single Combat
+15% Synergy $0.41
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+13% Synergy $1.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.29
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+6% Synergy $0.29
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+5% Synergy $0.30
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.64
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.05
Retether Retether
+3% Synergy $18.66
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $3.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+34% Synergy $1.06
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+34% Synergy $2.73
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+32% Synergy $0.38
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+31% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+30% Synergy $39.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+30% Synergy $14.78
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $7.43
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+27% Synergy $47.45
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+27% Synergy $3.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $28.45
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+26% Synergy $1.23
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+26% Synergy $0.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $36.02
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+25% Synergy $10.90
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+25% Synergy $20.24
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+23% Synergy $0.21
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+23% Synergy $0.24
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+22% Synergy $0.56
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+22% Synergy $0.36
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $5.03
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+19% Synergy $20.26
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+19% Synergy $11.97
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+19% Synergy $6.46
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+18% Synergy $13.64
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+17% Synergy $5.81
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+17% Synergy $10.70
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $11.83
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+15% Synergy $6.27
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $39.62
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+14% Synergy $3.33
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+14% Synergy $8.30
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+13% Synergy $1.36
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+13% Synergy $1.08
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $1.07
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+12% Synergy $34.23
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+11% Synergy $18.45
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+11% Synergy $0.34
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $13.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $10.46
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $7.28
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+9% Synergy $0.88
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $6.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-30% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+24% Synergy $4.32
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+21% Synergy $0.32
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+20% Synergy $0.46
Super State Super State
+17% Synergy $17.08
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+16% Synergy $6.87
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+15% Synergy $3.73
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.33
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+12% Synergy $1.09
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+9% Synergy $0.79
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+9% Synergy $0.37
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+8% Synergy $0.35
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+7% Synergy $0.37
Guildscorn Ward Guildscorn Ward
+7% Synergy $0.08
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.38
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+6% Synergy $5.02
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+6% Synergy $10.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $3.52
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.38
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.13
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $6.56
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+4% Synergy $1.71
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.77
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+3% Synergy $1.18
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.45
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+2% Synergy $3.83
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.29
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $0.93
Pariah Pariah
-1% Synergy $1.90
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $15.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $3.46
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $8.87
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $29.82

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+34% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $1.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $12.99
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+12% Synergy $0.87
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $2.02
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $10.00
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $17.69
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $9.82
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.52
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.33
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.70
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-12% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $51.56
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-21% Synergy $8.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.34
War Room War Room
-23% Synergy $2.31

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+16% Synergy $17.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.50
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $10.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $36.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
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
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar