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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Price tag $3.15

Legendary Creature — Kor Scout

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 52% Auras 14% Voltron 14% Kor 5%
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Partner Commanders

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist: Voltron can partner with any of these 60 commanders.

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Voltron game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+23% Synergy $45.85

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Voltron plan in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Kor Blademaster Kor Blademaster
+50% Synergy $0.17
Stone Haven Pilgrim Stone Haven Pilgrim
+50% Synergy $0.16
Kor Sanctifiers Kor Sanctifiers
+50% Synergy $0.28
Kor Duelist Kor Duelist
+50% Synergy $0.05
Thunderous Orator Thunderous Orator
+50% Synergy $0.22
Kor Outfitter Kor Outfitter
+50% Synergy $0.18
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+50% Synergy $0.27
Kitesail Apprentice Kitesail Apprentice
+50% Synergy $0.13
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+50% Synergy $0.21
Kor Hookmaster Kor Hookmaster
+50% Synergy $0.19
Armament Master Armament Master
+50% Synergy $0.23
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+50% Synergy $0.15
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+49% Synergy $0.43
Kor Celebrant Kor Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.13
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+49% Synergy $0.12
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+49% Synergy $0.31
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+49% Synergy $0.30
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+49% Synergy $3.21
Nomads en-Kor Nomads en-Kor
+49% Synergy $0.66
Sunblade Angel Sunblade Angel
+49% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+49% Synergy $10.33
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.23
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $10.64
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+48% Synergy $0.28
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+47% Synergy $1.04
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+47% Synergy $6.97
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+46% Synergy $0.23
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+45% Synergy $0.28
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+45% Synergy $0.35
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+44% Synergy $0.43
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+44% Synergy $0.95
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+40% Synergy $9.42
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $2.32
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+38% Synergy $0.87
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $1.61
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's Voltron deck ahead.

Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+50% Synergy $0.19
Brought Back Brought Back
+47% Synergy $2.40
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+42% Synergy $0.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+41% Synergy $2.69
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $2.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Voltron game plan forward for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+87% Synergy $3.54
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+49% Synergy $0.78
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+49% Synergy $2.22
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+49% Synergy $6.65
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+48% Synergy $0.25
Retether Retether
+47% Synergy $18.03
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+45% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+42% Synergy $0.29
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+41% Synergy $9.39

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Voltron decks.

Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+98% Synergy $0.34
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+97% Synergy $2.98
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+96% Synergy $3.56
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+95% Synergy $1.51
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+92% Synergy $3.79
Kor Halberd Kor Halberd
+50% Synergy $0.23
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+50% Synergy $0.42
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+50% Synergy $0.24
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+50% Synergy $0.30
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+50% Synergy $0.38
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+50% Synergy $0.79
Hedgewitch's Mask Hedgewitch's Mask
+50% Synergy $0.22
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+49% Synergy $17.27
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+49% Synergy $6.57
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+49% Synergy $0.48
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+49% Synergy $0.30
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+49% Synergy $3.65
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+49% Synergy $6.98
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+48% Synergy $0.25
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+48% Synergy $0.17
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+47% Synergy $5.64
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+47% Synergy $9.97
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+47% Synergy $3.49
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+47% Synergy $9.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+46% Synergy $1.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+46% Synergy $2.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+46% Synergy $6.92
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+45% Synergy $1.01
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+44% Synergy $3.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.41
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+42% Synergy $29.06
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $5.72
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $38.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+26% Synergy $1.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.98
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Voltron strategy in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist decks.

Commander's Authority Commander's Authority
+50% Synergy $0.30
Luminous Wake Luminous Wake
+50% Synergy $0.22
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+49% Synergy $0.26
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+49% Synergy $0.37
Guildscorn Ward Guildscorn Ward
+49% Synergy $0.16
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+48% Synergy $0.42
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+48% Synergy $8.33
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+48% Synergy $1.86
Flickerform Flickerform
+48% Synergy $2.12
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+48% Synergy $0.33
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+46% Synergy $0.42
Idolized Idolized
+46% Synergy $2.90
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+45% Synergy $0.37
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+45% Synergy $0.32
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+44% Synergy $4.82
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+44% Synergy $4.58
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+44% Synergy $0.35
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+44% Synergy $0.33
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+43% Synergy $0.40
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+43% Synergy $3.95
Pariah Pariah
+42% Synergy $2.57
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+41% Synergy $6.97
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+39% Synergy $0.90
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+33% Synergy $1.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's Voltron game plan.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+49% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Voltron decks.

Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+49% Synergy $0.35
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+49% Synergy $1.53
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+48% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+48% Synergy $4.09
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.54
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+47% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+42% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+42% Synergy $0.96
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+42% Synergy $6.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+41% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+41% Synergy $1.90
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+38% Synergy $10.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's Voltron strategy.

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+48% Synergy $1.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+42% Synergy $4.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist's Voltron decks.

Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $2.31
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

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

Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
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 Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring