Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman - Expensive Voltron
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 (30)
- 1Aerial ExtortionistAerial Extortionist
- 1Archivist of OghmaArchivist of Oghma
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Aven MindcensorAven Mindcensor
- 1Azor, the LawbringerAzor, the Lawbringer
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Eidolon of RhetoricEidolon of Rhetoric
- 1Elesh Norn, Grand CenobiteElesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ethersworn CanonistEthersworn Canonist
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Final-Word PhantomFinal-Word Phantom
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV
- 1Heliod, Sun-CrownedHeliod, Sun-Crowned
- 1Lavinia of the TenthLavinia of the Tenth
- 1Lavinia, Azorius RenegadeLavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1Linvala, Keeper of SilenceLinvala, Keeper of Silence
- 1Medomai the AgelessMedomai the Ageless
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Recruiter of the GuardRecruiter of the Guard
- 1Scheming FenceScheming Fence
- 1Skyclave ApparitionSkyclave Apparition
- 1SolitudeSolitude
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Timestream NavigatorTimestream Navigator
- 1Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1SPELL PIERCESPELL PIERCE
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (2)
- 1Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (19)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lothlórien BladeLothlórien Blade
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 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
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (5)
- 1Deafening SilenceDeafening Silence
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Karn, the Great CreatorKarn, the Great Creator
Lands (29)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1GlimmervoidGlimmervoid
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Thran QuarryThran Quarry
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Aerial Extortionist
Aerial Extortionist
Archivist of Oghma
Archivist of Oghma
Archon of Emeria
Archon of Emeria
Aven Mindcensor
Aven Mindcensor
Azor, the Lawbringer
Azor, the Lawbringer
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Ethersworn Canonist
Ethersworn Canonist
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Final-Word Phantom
Final-Word Phantom
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia of the Tenth
Lavinia of the Tenth
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Medomai the Ageless
Medomai the Ageless
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Recruiter of the Guard
Recruiter of the Guard
Scheming Fence
Scheming Fence
Skyclave Apparition
Skyclave Apparition
Solitude
Solitude
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Timestream Navigator
Timestream Navigator
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Silence
Silence
SPELL PIERCE
SPELL PIERCE
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (2)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (19)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Lothlórien Blade
Lothlórien Blade
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
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
The One Ring
The One Ring
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (5)
Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Planeswalkers (1)
Karn, the Great Creator
Karn, the Great Creator
Lands (24)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Glimmervoid
Glimmervoid
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Thran Quarry
Thran Quarry
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
2 Island
Plains
3 Plains