Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Rank #6,250
3decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Brinelin, the Moon KrakenBrinelin, the Moon Kraken
Creatures (22)
- 1Adarkar ValkyrieAdarkar Valkyrie
- 1AethersnipeAethersnipe
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Danitha, Benalia's HopeDanitha, Benalia's Hope
- 1Emry, Lurker of the LochEmry, Lurker of the Loch
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV
- 1Kemba, Kha RegentKemba, Kha Regent
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Metalwork ColossusMetalwork Colossus
- 1Myr EnforcerMyr Enforcer
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Phelia, Exuberant ShepherdPhelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Pippin, Guard of the CitadelPippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1Thryx, the Sudden StormThryx, the Sudden Storm
- 1Vedalken ArchmageVedalken Archmage
- 1Voracious GreatsharkVoracious Greatshark
- 1Weathered WayfarerWeathered Wayfarer
Instants (8)
- 1Cyber ConversionCyber Conversion
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Return to DustReturn to Dust
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tragic LessonTragic Lesson
Sorceries (5)
- 1Ondu InversionOndu Inversion
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Open the VaultsOpen the Vaults
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (22)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Bender's WaterskinBender's Waterskin
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Cryptic CoatCryptic Coat
- 1Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Guidelight PathmakerGuidelight Pathmaker
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Moonsilver KeyMoonsilver Key
- 1Rogue's GlovesRogue's Gloves
- 1Shorikai, Genesis EngineShorikai, Genesis Engine
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
Enchantments (5)
- 1Ancestral KnowledgeAncestral Knowledge
- 1Aura FluxAura Flux
- 1Energy StormEnergy Storm
- 1Mana ChainsMana Chains
- 1Shardmage's RescueShardmage's Rescue
Lands (36)
- 1Abandoned Air TempleAbandoned Air Temple
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Blighted CataractBlighted Cataract
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Coral AtollCoral Atoll
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Gond GateGond Gate
- 1Halls of MistHalls of Mist
- 1Hengegate PathwayHengegate Pathway
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 5Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 5Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
Adarkar Valkyrie
Adarkar Valkyrie
Aethersnipe
Aethersnipe
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Kemba, Kha Regent
Kemba, Kha Regent
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Metalwork Colossus
Metalwork Colossus
Myr Enforcer
Myr Enforcer
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
Vedalken Archmage
Vedalken Archmage
Voracious Greatshark
Voracious Greatshark
Weathered Wayfarer
Weathered Wayfarer
Instants (8)
Cyber Conversion
Cyber Conversion
Dispatch
Dispatch
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Resculpt
Resculpt
Return to Dust
Return to Dust
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Tragic Lesson
Tragic Lesson
Sorceries (5)
Ondu Inversion
Ondu Inversion
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Open the Vaults
Open the Vaults
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (22)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Bender's Waterskin
Bender's Waterskin
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Cryptic Coat
Cryptic Coat
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Guidelight Pathmaker
Guidelight Pathmaker
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Moonsilver Key
Moonsilver Key
Rogue's Gloves
Rogue's Gloves
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
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
Enchantments (5)
Ancestral Knowledge
Ancestral Knowledge
Aura Flux
Aura Flux
Energy Storm
Energy Storm
Mana Chains
Mana Chains
Shardmage's Rescue
Shardmage's Rescue
Lands (19)
Abandoned Air Temple
Abandoned Air Temple
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Cataract
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Command Tower
Command Tower
Coral Atoll
Coral Atoll
Floodfarm Verge
Floodfarm Verge
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Gond Gate
Gond Gate
Halls of Mist
Halls of Mist
Hengegate Pathway
Hengegate Pathway
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (4)
Island
4 Island
Plains
3 Plains
Snow-Covered Island
5 Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Plains
5 Snow-Covered Plains