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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 (16)
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Aven MindcensorAven Mindcensor
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Lavinia, Azorius RenegadeLavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1Padeem, Consul of InnovationPadeem, Consul of Innovation
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Serra AscendantSerra Ascendant
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Mighty Thor, Jane FosterThe Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer
Instants (14)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (6)
- 1Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Supreme VerdictSupreme Verdict
- 1Wrath of GodWrath of God
Artifacts (25)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Champion's HelmChampion's Helm
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1Genji GloveGenji Glove
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (6)
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rest in PeaceRest in Peace
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Staggering InsightStaggering Insight
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Karn, the Great CreatorKarn, the Great Creator
Lands (30)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Hengegate PathwayHengegate Pathway
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Archon of Emeria
Archon of Emeria
Aven Mindcensor
Aven Mindcensor
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Instants (14)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Silence
Silence
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (6)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Fabricate
Fabricate
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Supreme Verdict
Supreme Verdict
Wrath of God
Wrath of God
Artifacts (25)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Champion's Helm
Champion's Helm
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (6)
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Staggering Insight
Staggering Insight
Planeswalkers (1)
Karn, the Great Creator
Karn, the Great Creator
Lands (20)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Floodfarm Verge
Floodfarm Verge
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Hengegate Pathway
Hengegate Pathway
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
4 Island
Plains
6 Plains