Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
$3.43
$3.43Legendary 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
#3689
Current Rank
#3412
Last Week
#3587
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can partner with any of these 59 commanders.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Tana, the Bloodsower
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Tymna the Weaver
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper
Kodama of the East Tree
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Krark, the Thumbless
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sengir, the Dark Baron
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Prismatic Piper
Tormod, the Desecrator
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
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
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Prava of the Steel Legion
Ravos, Soultender
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Siani, Eye of the Storm
Slurrk, All-IngestingNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+11% Synergy
$12.17
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Colossus Hammer+58% Synergy
$2.56
Sram, Senior Edificer+56% Synergy
$1.50
Open the Armory+55% Synergy
$3.16
Puresteel Paladin+51% Synergy
$2.40
Steelshaper's Gift+50% Synergy
$10.11
Blackblade Reforged+49% Synergy
$3.25
Sword of Vengeance+46% Synergy
$1.29
Basilisk Collar+45% Synergy
$5.46
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+43% Synergy
$0.90
Argentum Armor+40% Synergy
$2.83
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.
Stoneforge Mystic+40% Synergy
$31.61
Sigarda's Aid+39% Synergy
$19.20
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+37% Synergy
$2.86
Masterwork of Ingenuity+36% Synergy
$1.57
All That Glitters+36% Synergy
$0.82
Commander's Plate+35% Synergy
$48.61
Sword of the Animist+30% Synergy
$6.14
Swiftfoot Boots+30% Synergy
$2.32
Path to Exile-11% Synergy
$1.43
Swords to Plowshares-13% Synergy
$1.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+9% Synergy
$35.97
Smothering Tithe-9% Synergy
$59.07
Farewell-11% Synergy
$6.10
Teferi's Protection-12% Synergy
$49.60
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Foundry Inspector+30% Synergy
$0.38
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+29% Synergy
$0.94
Cloudsteel Kirin+28% Synergy
$0.36
Stone Haven Outfitter+26% Synergy
$0.30
Armored Skyhunter+25% Synergy
$0.41
Starnheim Courser+24% Synergy
$0.25
Stonehewer Giant+24% Synergy
$8.46
Halvar, God of Battle+21% Synergy
$22.38
Balan, Wandering Knight+20% Synergy
$0.40
Kor Duelist+20% Synergy
$0.06
Leonin Abunas+18% Synergy
$2.39
Codsworth, Handy Helper+17% Synergy
$24.62
Kemba, Kha Regent+16% Synergy
$0.19
Leonin Shikari+15% Synergy
$5.36
Kor Outfitter+14% Synergy
$0.15
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+12% Synergy
$22.39
Brass Squire+12% Synergy
$1.13
Armament Master+11% Synergy
$0.22
Kitesail Apprentice+11% Synergy
$0.14
Kor Sanctifiers+11% Synergy
$0.28
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+11% Synergy
$0.34
Taj-Nar Swordsmith+11% Synergy
$0.37
Giver of Runes+10% Synergy
$11.96
Nick Fury, Spymaster+9% Synergy
$0.32
Kor Hookmaster+8% Synergy
$0.20
Thunderous Orator+8% Synergy
$0.16
Auriok Steelshaper+8% Synergy
$0.79
Sun Titan+8% Synergy
$0.31
Kor Spiritdancer+7% Synergy
$0.75
Kor Cartographer+7% Synergy
$0.21
Relic Seeker+7% Synergy
$0.33
Indomitable Archangel+7% Synergy
$0.50
Marsh Threader+7% Synergy
$0.10
Cliff Threader+7% Synergy
$0.08
Stone Haven Pilgrim+7% Synergy
$0.18
Kor Blademaster+7% Synergy
$0.19
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan+7% Synergy
$0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal+6% Synergy
$1.17
Heliod's Pilgrim+5% Synergy
$0.21
Lion Sash+4% Synergy
$2.38
Solemn Simulacrum+3% Synergy
$0.29
Gold Myr+1% Synergy
$1.58
Phyrexian Vindicator+0% Synergy
$6.02
Esper Sentinel-4% Synergy
$60.10
Mangara, the Diplomat-4% Synergy
$0.41
Serra Ascendant-4% Synergy
$29.30
Keeper of the Accord-5% Synergy
$0.64
Grand Abolisher-6% Synergy
$17.78
Loran of the Third Path-13% Synergy
$6.10
Knight of the White Orchid-15% Synergy
$4.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist safe.
Dispatch+21% Synergy
$0.34
Return to Dust+10% Synergy
$0.32
Dawn Charm+10% Synergy
$3.84
Disenchant+6% Synergy
$0.10
Battlefield Improvisation+5% Synergy
$8.74
Angel's Grace+1% Synergy
$3.21
Sejiri Shelter-1% Synergy
$2.53
Reprieve-2% Synergy
$1.95
Mana Tithe-4% Synergy
$1.19
Stroke of Midnight-5% Synergy
$0.37
Generous Gift-5% Synergy
$0.93
Rebuff the Wicked-12% Synergy
$7.31
Flawless Maneuver-14% Synergy
$21.41
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Divine Reckoning+18% Synergy
$0.92
Single Combat+15% Synergy
$0.52
Brilliant Restoration+12% Synergy
$1.58
Winds of Rath+7% Synergy
$0.30
Nomads' Assembly+6% Synergy
$0.78
Gift of Estates+5% Synergy
$1.20
Unfinished Business+4% Synergy
$0.22
Secret Rendezvous+4% Synergy
$0.28
Idyllic Tutor+3% Synergy
$12.59
Wrath of God+3% Synergy
$3.85
Daydream+2% Synergy
$0.37
Avatar's Wrath-1% Synergy
$3.62
Cut a Deal-4% Synergy
$0.25
Austere Command-11% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Loxodon Warhammer+34% Synergy
$2.80
Mask of Memory+32% Synergy
$0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine+30% Synergy
$40.57
Sword of Fire and Ice+29% Synergy
$48.75
Hammer of Nazahn+29% Synergy
$15.24
Shadowspear+29% Synergy
$35.56
Nettlecyst+27% Synergy
$3.81
Kaldra Compleat+26% Synergy
$9.63
Thran Power Suit+26% Synergy
$1.17
Sword of Body and Mind+26% Synergy
$19.42
Sword of Forge and Frontier+26% Synergy
$9.64
Mithril Coat+26% Synergy
$31.66
Maul of the Skyclaves+25% Synergy
$0.31
Leyline Axe+23% Synergy
$5.43
Plate Armor+23% Synergy
$0.23
Sword of Hearth and Home+23% Synergy
$20.74
Fireshrieker+23% Synergy
$0.20
Explorer's Scope+23% Synergy
$0.15
Trailblazer's Boots+22% Synergy
$3.64
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+22% Synergy
$20.17
Celestial Armor+20% Synergy
$0.61
Darksteel Plate+19% Synergy
$7.19
Sword of Light and Shadow+19% Synergy
$13.84
Champion's Helm+17% Synergy
$2.91
Sword of Sinew and Steel+15% Synergy
$10.86
Grafted Exoskeleton+15% Synergy
$7.06
Golem-Skin Gauntlets+14% Synergy
$0.21
Genji Glove+14% Synergy
$11.88
Buster Sword+14% Synergy
$50.99
Aettir and Priwen+14% Synergy
$12.83
Sword of War and Peace+14% Synergy
$10.51
Sword of Truth and Justice+14% Synergy
$33.38
Sword of Hours+12% Synergy
$5.24
Dragonfire Blade+11% Synergy
$2.51
Captain's Claws+11% Synergy
$0.43
Adaptive Omnitool+11% Synergy
$2.41
Helm of the Host+10% Synergy
$6.06
Sword of Wealth and Power+9% Synergy
$22.12
Brotherhood Regalia+9% Synergy
$9.39
Mirror Shield+9% Synergy
$0.50
Sword of Kaldra+9% Synergy
$21.20
Robe of Stars+8% Synergy
$15.18
Rogue's Gloves+8% Synergy
$0.71
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+7% Synergy
$5.58
Haunted Cloak+5% Synergy
$0.37
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+2% Synergy
$6.70
Skullclamp-2% Synergy
$6.00
Lightning Greaves-2% Synergy
$4.61
Archaeomancer's Map-10% Synergy
$1.10
Pearl Medallion-32% Synergy
$5.99
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+30% Synergy
$5.74
Spirit Mantle+21% Synergy
$0.42
Mantle of the Ancients+17% Synergy
$8.24
Armored Ascension+14% Synergy
$0.36
Super State+14% Synergy
$21.69
Hyena Umbra+14% Synergy
$0.35
Eldrazi Conscription+14% Synergy
$1.42
Timely Ward+12% Synergy
$4.28
Retreat to Emeria+8% Synergy
$0.37
Celestial Mantle+8% Synergy
$9.24
Ethereal Armor+7% Synergy
$0.35
With Great Power . . .+6% Synergy
$0.89
Super-Soldier Serum+6% Synergy
$0.66
Light of Promise+5% Synergy
$0.47
Felidar Umbra+5% Synergy
$4.02
Guildscorn Ward+5% Synergy
$0.16
Unquestioned Authority+4% Synergy
$2.26
Graduation Day+4% Synergy
$0.23
Flickering Ward+4% Synergy
$0.33
Brave the Sands+4% Synergy
$6.20
Songbirds' Blessing+3% Synergy
$0.48
Daybreak Coronet+3% Synergy
$4.62
Tempest Technique+3% Synergy
$0.34
Angelic Destiny+2% Synergy
$0.36
Banishing Light+2% Synergy
$0.51
Sheltered by Ghosts+1% Synergy
$1.66
Idolized+1% Synergy
$3.48
Sage's Reverie+1% Synergy
$0.30
Benevolent Blessing+1% Synergy
$0.33
Angelic Gift+1% Synergy
$0.30
Darksteel Mutation+1% Synergy
$1.00
Blind Obedience-1% Synergy
$5.59
Pariah-2% Synergy
$2.49
Land Tax-4% Synergy
$17.56
Ghostly Prison-5% Synergy
$6.33
Trouble in Pairs-9% Synergy
$28.56
Authority of the Consuls-10% Synergy
$4.33
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nahiri, the Lithomancer+31% Synergy
$0.94
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+13% Synergy
$0.36
Inventors' Fair+13% Synergy
$18.76
Buried Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.40
Ancient Den+11% Synergy
$1.11
Temple of the False God+9% Synergy
$0.29
Roadside Reliquary+6% Synergy
$0.30
Urza's Power Plant+6% Synergy
$2.27
Urza's Mine+6% Synergy
$1.23
Urza's Tower+6% Synergy
$0.95
Kor Haven+4% Synergy
$17.76
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$9.57
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+2% Synergy
$11.38
Scavenger Grounds+1% Synergy
$0.27
Urza's Saga+0% Synergy
$40.72
Ishgard, the Holy See0% Synergy
$2.07
Mistveil Plains0% Synergy
$0.30
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
$10.18
Adagia, Windswept Bastion-2% Synergy
$6.07
Secluded Steppe-2% Synergy
$0.26
Monumental Henge-3% Synergy
$0.50
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$3.79
Castle Ardenvale-12% Synergy
$0.24
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire-14% Synergy
$5.68
Minas Tirith-19% Synergy
$7.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-21% Synergy
$53.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-22% Synergy
$6.85
War Room-23% Synergy
$5.32
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Aetherspark+11% Synergy
$21.93
Thran Dynamo+6% Synergy
$4.25
Extraplanar Lens+5% Synergy
$13.18
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
$4.19
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.26
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
$2.56
Marble Diamond-2% Synergy
$0.27
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$0.90
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.57
Throne of Eldraine-6% Synergy
$28.96
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.60
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Command Tower+10% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.25
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.25
Plains+1% Synergy
$0.09
Sejiri Shelter-1% Synergy
$2.53
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.26
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.24
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Halvar, God of Battle
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Balan, Wandering Knight
Frodo, Determined Hero
Sram, Senior Edificer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Eivor, Battle-Ready
Kemba, Kha Regent
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Beatrix, Loyal General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Bruenor Battlehammer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Kemba, Kha Enduring
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 // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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