Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion - +1/+1 Counters
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Torgal, Clive's CompanionArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Torgal, Clive's Companion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Rank #2,648
7decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Dogmeat, Constant CompanionDogmeat, Constant Companion
Creatures (24)
- 1Agent Bishop, Man in BlackAgent Bishop, Man in Black
- 1Ashe, Princess of DalmascaAshe, Princess of Dalmasca
- 1Auron, Venerated GuardianAuron, Venerated Guardian
- 1Bilbo, Unexpected AdventurerBilbo, Unexpected Adventurer
- 1Bofur, Reliable GuardianBofur, Reliable Guardian
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Dáin, Lord of the Iron HillsDáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
- 1Elena, Turk RecruitElena, Turk Recruit
- 1Gandalf the WhiteGandalf the White
- 1Gatta and LuzzuGatta and Luzzu
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Heliod, Sun-CrownedHeliod, Sun-Crowned
- 1Keleth, Sunmane FamiliarKeleth, Sunmane Familiar
- 1Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionLae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
- 1Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1Oswald FiddlebenderOswald Fiddlebender
- 1Skrelv, Defector MiteSkrelv, Defector Mite
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Duke, Rebel SentryThe Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1Urdnan, Dromoka WarriorUrdnan, Dromoka Warrior
- 1Zack FairZack Fair
Instants (6)
- 1Bilbo's GambitBilbo's Gambit
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Urza's Ruinous BlastUrza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (24)
- 1Andúril, Narsil ReforgedAndúril, Narsil Reforged
- 1Bitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusBitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conformer ShurikenConformer Shuriken
- 1Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1GodsendGodsend
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Heroes' PodiumHeroes' Podium
- 1Luxior, Giada's GiftLuxior, Giada's Gift
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1The AethersparkThe Aetherspark
- 1The ArkenstoneThe Arkenstone
- 1The IrencragThe Irencrag
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1The SeriemaThe Seriema
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (5)
- 1Day of DestinyDay of Destiny
- 1Flaming FistFlaming Fist
- 1Flowering of the White TreeFlowering of the White Tree
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Super StateSuper State
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Ajani, Caller of the PrideAjani, Caller of the Pride
- 1Archangel ElspethArchangel Elspeth
Lands (34)
- 1Abstergo EntertainmentAbstergo Entertainment
- 1Eiganjo CastleEiganjo Castle
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Flagstones of TrokairFlagstones of Trokair
- 1Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 1Kor HavenKor Haven
- 1Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 20PlainsPlains
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1The Grey HavensThe Grey Havens
- 1Untaidake, the Cloud KeeperUntaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Bilbo, Unexpected Adventurer
Bilbo, Unexpected Adventurer
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Elena, Turk Recruit
Elena, Turk Recruit
Gandalf the White
Gandalf the White
Gatta and Luzzu
Gatta and Luzzu
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Oswald Fiddlebender
Oswald Fiddlebender
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (6)
Bilbo's Gambit
Bilbo's Gambit
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (24)
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conformer Shuriken
Conformer Shuriken
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Godsend
Godsend
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Heroes' Podium
Heroes' Podium
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
The Aetherspark
The Aetherspark
The Arkenstone
The Arkenstone
The Irencrag
The Irencrag
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
The Seriema
The Seriema
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (5)
Day of Destiny
Day of Destiny
Flaming Fist
Flaming Fist
Flowering of the White Tree
Flowering of the White Tree
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Super State
Super State
Planeswalkers (2)
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Archangel Elspeth
Archangel Elspeth
Lands (14)
Abstergo Entertainment
Abstergo Entertainment
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Flagstones of Trokair
Flagstones of Trokair
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Kor Haven
Kor Haven
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
The Grey Havens
The Grey Havens
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Basics (1)
Plains
20 Plains