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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 (18)
- 1Esior, Wardwing FamiliarEsior, Wardwing Familiar
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Etherium SculptorEtherium Sculptor
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Jubilant SkybonderJubilant Skybonder
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Ollenbock EscortOllenbock Escort
- 1Pippin, Guard of the CitadelPippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Restoration SpecialistRestoration Specialist
- 1Selfless SamuraiSelfless Samurai
- 1Selfless SaviorSelfless Savior
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Silent HallcreeperSilent Hallcreeper
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Skrelv, Defector MiteSkrelv, Defector Mite
Instants (22)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Blue Elemental BlastBlue Elemental Blast
- 1Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dazzling DenialDazzling Denial
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Dive DownDive Down
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1Keep SafeKeep Safe
- 1Make a StandMake a Stand
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Razorgrass AmbushRazorgrass Ambush
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Topple the StatueTopple the Statue
- 1TwitchTwitch
Sorceries (4)
- 1Ondu RisingOndu Rising
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Supreme VerdictSupreme Verdict
Artifacts (16)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Bilbo's RingBilbo's Ring
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Darksteel PlateDarksteel Plate
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1FireshriekerFireshrieker
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1Short BowShort Bow
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (8)
- 1Builder's TalentBuilder's Talent
- 1LanceLance
- 1Lightwheel EnhancementsLightwheel Enhancements
- 1MurmurationMurmuration
- 1Resourceful DefenseResourceful Defense
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sentinel's EyesSentinel's Eyes
- 1Soul-Strike TechniqueSoul-Strike Technique
Lands (30)
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Diamond CityDiamond City
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1Razortide BridgeRazortide Bridge
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1Tranquil CoveTranquil Cove
- 1Urza's CaveUrza's Cave
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Etherium Sculptor
Etherium Sculptor
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Jubilant Skybonder
Jubilant Skybonder
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Ollenbock Escort
Ollenbock Escort
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Restoration Specialist
Restoration Specialist
Selfless Samurai
Selfless Samurai
Selfless Savior
Selfless Savior
Selfless Spirit
Selfless Spirit
Silent Hallcreeper
Silent Hallcreeper
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Instants (22)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Blue Elemental Blast
Blue Elemental Blast
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dazzling Denial
Dazzling Denial
Dispatch
Dispatch
Dive Down
Dive Down
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Into the Flood Maw
Into the Flood Maw
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Keep Safe
Keep Safe
Make a Stand
Make a Stand
Negate
Negate
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Topple the Statue
Topple the Statue
Twitch
Twitch
Sorceries (4)
Ondu Rising
Ondu Rising
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Ponder
Ponder
Supreme Verdict
Supreme Verdict
Artifacts (16)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Bilbo's Ring
Bilbo's Ring
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Fireshrieker
Fireshrieker
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Short Bow
Short Bow
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (8)
Builder's Talent
Builder's Talent
Lance
Lance
Lightwheel Enhancements
Lightwheel Enhancements
Murmuration
Murmuration
Resourceful Defense
Resourceful Defense
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sentinel's Eyes
Sentinel's Eyes
Soul-Strike Technique
Soul-Strike Technique
Lands (18)
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Diamond City
Diamond City
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Razortide Bridge
Razortide Bridge
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Tranquil Cove
Tranquil Cove
Urza's Cave
Urza's Cave
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
5 Island
Plains
7 Plains