Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman - Artifacts
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Benedikta Harman
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Benedikta HarmanBenedikta Harman
Creatures (25)
- 1Adelbert SteinerAdelbert Steiner
- 1Aerial ExtortionistAerial Extortionist
- 1Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Emeritus of IdeationEmeritus of Ideation
- 1Esior, Wardwing FamiliarEsior, Wardwing Familiar
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Gold-Forged ThopteryxGold-Forged Thopteryx
- 1Heliod, Sun-CrownedHeliod, Sun-Crowned
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Kid LokiKid Loki
- 1Knight of the White OrchidKnight of the White Orchid
- 1Lavinia of the TenthLavinia of the Tenth
- 1Loki, God of MischiefLoki, God of Mischief
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Ollenbock EscortOllenbock Escort
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Selfless SaviorSelfless Savior
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (14)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Emerge UnscathedEmerge Unscathed
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1ErodeErode
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Razorgrass AmbushRazorgrass Ambush
- 1Reroute SystemsReroute Systems
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
- 1Gift of EstatesGift of Estates
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Supreme VerdictSupreme Verdict
Artifacts (19)
- 1All-Fates ScrollAll-Fates Scroll
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Darksteel PlateDarksteel Plate
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Lavaspur BootsLavaspur Boots
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Mind StoneThe Mind Stone
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (7)
- 1Gift of ImmortalityGift of Immortality
- 1InviolabilityInviolability
- 1Monastery SiegeMonastery Siege
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
- 1Unquestioned AuthorityUnquestioned Authority
Lands (30)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Gleaming BastionGleaming Bastion
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Nimbus MazeNimbus Maze
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Thran QuarryThran Quarry
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Adelbert Steiner
Adelbert Steiner
Aerial Extortionist
Aerial Extortionist
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Emeritus of Ideation
Emeritus of Ideation
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Kid Loki
Kid Loki
Knight of the White Orchid
Knight of the White Orchid
Lavinia of the Tenth
Lavinia of the Tenth
Loki, God of Mischief
Loki, God of Mischief
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Ollenbock Escort
Ollenbock Escort
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Selfless Savior
Selfless Savior
Selfless Spirit
Selfless Spirit
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (14)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dispatch
Dispatch
Emerge Unscathed
Emerge Unscathed
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Erode
Erode
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Reroute Systems
Reroute Systems
Silence
Silence
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
Gift of Estates
Gift of Estates
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Supreme Verdict
Supreme Verdict
Artifacts (19)
All-Fates Scroll
All-Fates Scroll
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Lavaspur Boots
Lavaspur Boots
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Mind Stone
The Mind Stone
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (7)
Gift of Immortality
Gift of Immortality
Inviolability
Inviolability
Monastery Siege
Monastery Siege
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Lands (19)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Floodfarm Verge
Floodfarm Verge
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Gleaming Bastion
Gleaming Bastion
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Nimbus Maze
Nimbus Maze
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Thran Quarry
Thran Quarry
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
5 Island
Plains
6 Plains