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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher

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Decklist

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Armix, Filigree Thrasher

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Armix, Filigree ThrasherArmix, Filigree Thrasher
Creatures (17)
- 1Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardAbdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Boromir, Warden of the TowerBoromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Drana and LinvalaDrana and Linvala
- 1Elas il-Kor, Sadistic PilgrimElas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Lurrus of the Dream-DenLurrus of the Dream-Den
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Phyrexian RevokerPhyrexian Revoker
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Skrelv, Defector MiteSkrelv, Defector Mite
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
Instants (7)
- 1Blacksmith's SkillBlacksmith's Skill
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Judgment of AlexanderJudgment of Alexander
- 1Shred MemoryShred Memory
- 1Slash of LightSlash of Light
- 1Surge of SalvationSurge of Salvation
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (7)
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Fix What's BrokenFix What's Broken
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Single CombatSingle Combat
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (29)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bilbo's RingBilbo's Ring
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Cranial PlatingCranial Plating
- 1Dancer's ChakramsDancer's Chakrams
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Gisa's Favorite ShovelGisa's Favorite Shovel
- 1Leyline AxeLeyline Axe
- 1Manifold KeyManifold Key
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Orzhov SignetOrzhov Signet
- 1Pip-Boy 3000Pip-Boy 3000
- 1Rogue's GlovesRogue's Gloves
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Swordsman's SteelSwordsman's Steel
- 1Talisman of HierarchyTalisman of Hierarchy
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1Vorpal SwordVorpal Sword
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (5)
- 1Darksteel MutationDarksteel Mutation
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Gleaming SplendorGleaming Splendor
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Super StateSuper State
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bleachbone VergeBleachbone Verge
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Concealed CourtyardConcealed Courtyard
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Goldmire BridgeGoldmire Bridge
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1Shineshadow SnarlShineshadow Snarl
- 1Shizo, Death's StorehouseShizo, Death's Storehouse
- 1Silent ClearingSilent Clearing
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 6SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted FieldTainted Field
- 1The Mycosynth GardensThe Mycosynth Gardens
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
- 1Vault of WhispersVault of Whispers

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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward

Armored Skyhunter

Boromir, Warden of the Tower

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Cloudsteel Kirin

Codsworth, Handy Helper

Drana and Linvala

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

Esper Sentinel

Grand Abolisher

Lurrus of the Dream-Den

Mother of Runes

Phyrexian Revoker

Puresteel Paladin

Skrelv, Defector Mite

Sram, Senior Edificer

Stoneforge Mystic

Instants (7)

Blacksmith's Skill

Dispatch

Judgment of Alexander

Shred Memory

Slash of Light

Surge of Salvation

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (7)

Diabolic Intent

Fix What's Broken

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Single Combat

Steelshaper's Gift

Winds of Abandon

Artifacts (29)

Arcane Signet

Bilbo's Ring

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

Colossus Hammer

Commander's Plate

Cranial Plating

Dancer's Chakrams

Fellwar Stone

Gisa's Favorite Shovel

Leyline Axe

Manifold Key

Mask of Memory

Orzhov Signet

Pip-Boy 3000

Rogue's Gloves

Shadowspear

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Strength-Testing Hammer

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of Fire and Ice

Sword of the Animist

Sword of Vengeance

Swordsman's Steel

Talisman of Hierarchy

The One Ring

Thran Power Suit

Vorpal Sword

Wishclaw Talisman

Enchantments (5)

Darksteel Mutation

Forge Anew

Gleaming Splendor

Sigarda's Aid

Super State

Lands (20)

Ancient Den

Ancient Tomb

Bleachbone Verge

Buried Ruin

Caves of Koilos

Command Tower

Concealed Courtyard

Exotic Orchard

Godless Shrine

Goldmire Bridge

Isolated Chapel

Shineshadow Snarl

Shizo, Death's Storehouse

Silent Clearing

Spire of Industry

Tainted Field

The Mycosynth Gardens

Urza's Saga

Vault of Champions

Vault of Whispers

Basics (2)

Plains

7 Plains

Swamp

6 Swamp