Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar - Auras
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Esior, Wardwing FamiliarEsior, Wardwing Familiar
Creatures (16)
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Bruna, Light of AlabasterBruna, Light of Alabaster
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Hanna, Ship's NavigatorHanna, Ship's Navigator
- 1Heliod's PilgrimHeliod's Pilgrim
- 1Ironheart, Clever ChampionIronheart, Clever Champion
- 1Light-Paws, Emperor's VoiceLight-Paws, Emperor's Voice
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sovereigns of Lost AlaraSovereigns of Lost Alara
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1The Mighty Thor, Jane FosterThe Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Umbra MysticUmbra Mystic
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Instants (10)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1FumbleFumble
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1We Say Thee Nay!We Say Thee Nay!
Sorceries (4)
- 1Chart a CourseChart a Course
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1RetetherRetether
- 1Winds of RathWinds of Rath
Artifacts (16)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Holy AvengerHoly Avenger
- 1Loxodon WarhammerLoxodon Warhammer
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
Enchantments (16)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Auramancer's GuiseAuramancer's Guise
- 1Combat ResearchCombat Research
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Eldrazi ConscriptionEldrazi Conscription
- 1Ethereal ArmorEthereal Armor
- 1Hyena UmbraHyena Umbra
- 1Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1Sage's ReverieSage's Reverie
- 1Secret InvasionSecret Invasion
- 1Sheltered by GhostsSheltered by Ghosts
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Staggering InsightStaggering Insight
- 1Traveler's CloakTraveler's Cloak
Lands (36)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Deserted BeachDeserted Beach
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Hengegate PathwayHengegate Pathway
- 1Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 11IslandIsland
- 1Mystic GateMystic Gate
- 11PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
Heliod's Pilgrim
Heliod's Pilgrim
Ironheart, Clever Champion
Ironheart, Clever Champion
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Umbra Mystic
Umbra Mystic
Witch Enchanter
Witch Enchanter
Instants (10)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Fumble
Fumble
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
We Say Thee Nay!
We Say Thee Nay!
Sorceries (4)
Chart a Course
Chart a Course
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Retether
Retether
Winds of Rath
Winds of Rath
Artifacts (16)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Holy Avenger
Holy Avenger
Loxodon Warhammer
Loxodon Warhammer
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Enchantments (16)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Auramancer's Guise
Auramancer's Guise
Combat Research
Combat Research
Curiosity
Curiosity
Eldrazi Conscription
Eldrazi Conscription
Ethereal Armor
Ethereal Armor
Hyena Umbra
Hyena Umbra
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sage's Reverie
Sage's Reverie
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Sheltered by Ghosts
Sheltered by Ghosts
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Staggering Insight
Staggering Insight
Traveler's Cloak
Traveler's Cloak
Lands (14)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Command Tower
Command Tower
Deserted Beach
Deserted Beach
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Hengegate Pathway
Hengegate Pathway
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Mystic Gate
Mystic Gate
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Skycloud Expanse
Skycloud Expanse
Basics (2)
Island
11 Island
Plains
11 Plains