Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher - Expensive
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Rank #3,436
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Armix, Filigree ThrasherArmix, Filigree Thrasher
Creatures (16)
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1Drana and LinvalaDrana and Linvala
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Kíli the ResourcefulKíli the Resourceful
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt Shirriff
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Serra AscendantSerra Ascendant
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
Instants (10)
- 1Anguished UnmakingAnguished Unmaking
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Orim's ChantOrim's Chant
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tainted StrikeTainted Strike
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (5)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (29)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Cranial PlatingCranial Plating
- 1Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Gisa's Favorite ShovelGisa's Favorite Shovel
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Manifold KeyManifold Key
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Orzhov SignetOrzhov Signet
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Sword of Wealth and PowerSword of Wealth and Power
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Swordsman's SteelSwordsman's Steel
- 1Talisman of HierarchyTalisman of Hierarchy
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1Vorpal SwordVorpal Sword
Enchantments (7)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Duelist's HeritageDuelist's Heritage
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Gleaming SplendorGleaming Splendor
- 1NecromancyNecromancy
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (31)
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Brightclimb PathwayBrightclimb Pathway
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darksteel CitadelDarksteel Citadel
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Goldmire BridgeGoldmire Bridge
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Shadowy BackstreetShadowy Backstreet
- 1Shattered SanctumShattered Sanctum
- 1Shizo, Death's StorehouseShizo, Death's Storehouse
- 1Silent ClearingSilent Clearing
- 1Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
- 1Vault of WhispersVault of Whispers
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Drana and Linvala
Drana and Linvala
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kíli the Resourceful
Kíli the Resourceful
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Instants (10)
Anguished Unmaking
Anguished Unmaking
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Orim's Chant
Orim's Chant
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Tainted Strike
Tainted Strike
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (5)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (29)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Cranial Plating
Cranial Plating
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Manifold Key
Manifold Key
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Orzhov Signet
Orzhov Signet
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Wealth and Power
Sword of Wealth and Power
Swordsman's Steel
Swordsman's Steel
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Hierarchy
The One Ring
The One Ring
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Vorpal Sword
Vorpal Sword
Enchantments (7)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Gleaming Splendor
Gleaming Splendor
Necromancy
Necromancy
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (25)
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Brightclimb Pathway
Brightclimb Pathway
Caves of Koilos
Caves of Koilos
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darksteel Citadel
Darksteel Citadel
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Goldmire Bridge
Goldmire Bridge
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Scrubland
Scrubland
Shadowy Backstreet
Shadowy Backstreet
Shattered Sanctum
Shattered Sanctum
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Silent Clearing
Silent Clearing
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Vault of Champions
Vault of Champions
Vault of Whispers
Vault of Whispers
Basics (4)
Plains
2 Plains
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
2 Swamp