Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr - Expensive Core

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,935
3decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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Average Decklist

Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Komainu Battle Armor
Komainu Battle Armor
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Pollywog Prodigy
Pollywog Prodigy
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Instants (11)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dispatch
Dispatch
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Negate
Negate
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swan Song
Swan Song
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Sorceries (6)
Austere Command
Austere Command
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Cleansing Nova
Cleansing Nova
Disrupt Decorum
Disrupt Decorum
Doomskar
Doomskar
Wrath of God
Wrath of God
Artifacts (23)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodthirsty Blade
Bloodthirsty Blade
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
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 Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Once and Future
Sword of Once and Future
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Wealth and Power
Sword of Wealth and Power
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Enchantments (8)
Curse of Hospitality
Curse of Hospitality
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
Pariah
Pariah
Psychic Impetus
Psychic Impetus
Songbirds' Blessing
Songbirds' Blessing
The Sound of Drums
The Sound of Drums
Vow of Duty
Vow of Duty
Lands (29)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Conduit Pylons
Conduit Pylons
Deserted Beach
Deserted Beach
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Hengegate Pathway
Hengegate Pathway
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Training Center
Training Center
War Room
War Room
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (3)
Island
1 Island
Mountain
2 Mountains
Plains
3 Plains