Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman - Control
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman
Rank #3,430
2decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Benedikta Harman
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Benedikta HarmanBenedikta Harman
Creatures (27)
- 1Aerial ExtortionistAerial Extortionist
- 1Azor, the LawbringerAzor, the Lawbringer
- 1Eidolon of RhetoricEidolon of Rhetoric
- 1Elesh Norn, Grand CenobiteElesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- 1Emeritus of IdeationEmeritus of Ideation
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Heliod, Sun-CrownedHeliod, Sun-Crowned
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Kid LokiKid Loki
- 1Lavinia of the TenthLavinia of the Tenth
- 1Lavinia, Azorius RenegadeLavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1Linvala, Keeper of SilenceLinvala, Keeper of Silence
- 1Loki, God of MischiefLoki, God of Mischief
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Ollenbock EscortOllenbock Escort
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Pippin, Guard of the CitadelPippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Selfless SaviorSelfless Savior
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (18)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1ErodeErode
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1Razorgrass AmbushRazorgrass Ambush
- 1Sejiri ShelterSejiri Shelter
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Supreme VerdictSupreme Verdict
Artifacts (18)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1The Mind StoneThe Mind Stone
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (4)
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
Lands (27)
- 1Archway of InnovationArchway of Innovation
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Diamond CityDiamond City
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Gleaming BastionGleaming Bastion
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Thran QuarryThran Quarry
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Aerial Extortionist
Aerial Extortionist
Azor, the Lawbringer
Azor, the Lawbringer
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Emeritus of Ideation
Emeritus of Ideation
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Kid Loki
Kid Loki
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia of the Tenth
Lavinia of the Tenth
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Loki, God of Mischief
Loki, God of Mischief
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Ollenbock Escort
Ollenbock Escort
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Selfless Savior
Selfless Savior
Selfless Spirit
Selfless Spirit
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (18)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dispatch
Dispatch
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Erode
Erode
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Sejiri Shelter
Sejiri Shelter
Silence
Silence
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Ponder
Ponder
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Supreme Verdict
Supreme Verdict
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
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
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
The Mind Stone
The Mind Stone
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (4)
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Lands (22)
Archway of Innovation
Archway of Innovation
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Command Tower
Command Tower
Diamond City
Diamond City
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Gleaming Bastion
Gleaming Bastion
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Thran Quarry
Thran Quarry
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
2 Island
Plains
3 Plains