Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder - Expensive Equipment
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo KupkaArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Rank #3,349
2decks
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Average Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Bruse Tarl, Boorish HerderBruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
- 1 Akiri, Fearless VoyagerAkiri, Fearless Voyager
- 1 Alexios, Deimos of KosmosAlexios, Deimos of Kosmos
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1 Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1 Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1 Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1 Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1 Battlefield ImprovisationBattlefield Improvisation
- 1 Bureau HeadmasterBureau Headmaster
- 1 Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1 Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1 Clarion ConquerorClarion Conqueror
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1 Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1 Crystal VeinCrystal Vein
- 1 Darksteel CitadelDarksteel Citadel
- 1 Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1 Deep Gnome TerramancerDeep Gnome Terramancer
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 DispatchDispatch
- 1 Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1 Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fishing GearFishing Gear
- 1 Freya CrescentFreya Crescent
- 1 Furycalm SnarlFurycalm Snarl
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1 Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1 High NoonHigh Noon
- 1 Inspiring VantageInspiring Vantage
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Jhoira's FamiliarJhoira's Familiar
- 1 Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1 Karn, Scion of UrzaKarn, Scion of Urza
- 1 Karn, the Great CreatorKarn, the Great Creator
- 1 Knuckles the EchidnaKnuckles the Echidna
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 4 MountainMountain
- 1 Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1 Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1 Nahiri, Forged in FuryNahiri, Forged in Fury
- 1 Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 4 PlainsPlains
- 1 PlateauPlateau
- 1 Power DepotPower Depot
- 1 Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1 Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1 Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Raubahn, Bull of Ala MhigoRaubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
- 1 Razorgrass AmbushRazorgrass Ambush
- 1 Rustvale BridgeRustvale Bridge
- 1 Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Snow-Covered MountainSnow-Covered Mountain
- 2 Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 SolitudeSolitude
- 1 Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1 Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1 SunforgerSunforger
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1 Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1 Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1 Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1 Sword of War and PeaceSword of War and Peace
- 1 Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1 Tataru TaruTataru Taru
- 1 Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1 Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1 Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1 Zack FairZack Fair
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Archon of Emeria
Archon of Emeria
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Bureau Headmaster
Bureau Headmaster
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Clarion Conqueror
Clarion Conqueror
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Deep Gnome Terramancer
Deep Gnome Terramancer
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Freya Crescent
Freya Crescent
Jhoira's Familiar
Jhoira's Familiar
Knuckles the Echidna
Knuckles the Echidna
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Solitude
Solitude
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Tataru Taru
Tataru Taru
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (6)
Battlefield Improvisation
Battlefield Improvisation
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Dispatch
Dispatch
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (2)
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Artifacts (30)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Fishing Gear
Fishing Gear
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of War and Peace
Sword of War and Peace
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (2)
High Noon
High Noon
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Planeswalkers (2)
Karn, Scion of Urza
Karn, Scion of Urza
Karn, the Great Creator
Karn, the Great Creator
Lands (19)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crystal Vein
Crystal Vein
Darksteel Citadel
Darksteel Citadel
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Plateau
Plateau
Power Depot
Power Depot
Rustvale Bridge
Rustvale Bridge
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (4)
Mountain
4 Mountain
Plains
4 Plains
Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Plains
2 Snow-Covered Plains