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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Hugo Kupka

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Hugo KupkaHugo Kupka
Creatures (23)
- 1Akiri, Fearless VoyagerAkiri, Fearless Voyager
- 1Alexios, Deimos of KosmosAlexios, Deimos of Kosmos
- 1Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Firion, Wild Rose WarriorFirion, Wild Rose Warrior
- 1Freya CrescentFreya Crescent
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Imperial RecruiterImperial Recruiter
- 1Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarKediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Serra AscendantSerra Ascendant
- 1Soul of EternitySoul of Eternity
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
Instants (8)
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Legion LeadershipLegion Leadership
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (5)
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Shatterskull SmashingShatterskull Smashing
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1VANDALBLASTVANDALBLAST
Artifacts (24)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Hexplate WallbreakerHexplate Wallbreaker
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1Sword of Light and ShadowSword of Light and Shadow
- 1Sword of Sinew and SteelSword of Sinew and Steel
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Sword of War and PeaceSword of War and Peace
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
Enchantments (6)
- 1Aggravated AssaultAggravated Assault
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1PowerbalancePowerbalance
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 5MountainMountain
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Radiant SummitRadiant Summit
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Slayers' StrongholdSlayers' Stronghold
- 2Snow-Covered MountainSnow-Covered Mountain
- 3Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Sunbaked CanyonSunbaked Canyon
- 1Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1Sunscorched DivideSunscorched Divide
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga

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Akiri, Fearless Voyager

Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Cloudsteel Kirin

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

Drannith Magistrate

Esper Sentinel

Firion, Wild Rose Warrior

Freya Crescent

Giver of Runes

Grand Abolisher

Imperial Recruiter

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

Kellan, the Fae-Blooded

Mother of Runes

Professional Face-Breaker

Puresteel Paladin

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Serra Ascendant

Soul of Eternity

Sram, Senior Edificer

Stoneforge Mystic

Instants (8)

Boros Charm

Deflecting Swat

Enlightened Tutor

Flawless Maneuver

Legion Leadership

Path to Exile

Swords to Plowshares

Teferi's Protection

Sorceries (5)

Jeska's Will

Open the Armory

Shatterskull Smashing

Steelshaper's Gift

VANDALBLAST

Artifacts (24)

Arcane Signet

Buster Sword

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

Chrome Mox

Colossus Hammer

Commander's Plate

Conqueror's Flail

Hammer of Nazahn

Hexplate Wallbreaker

Lotus Petal

Mana Vault

Masterwork of Ingenuity

Mox Opal

Shadowspear

Sol Ring

Sword of Feast and Famine

Sword of Fire and Ice

Sword of Forge and Frontier

Sword of Light and Shadow

Sword of Sinew and Steel

Sword of Vengeance

Sword of War and Peace

Talisman of Conviction

The Reaver Cleaver

Enchantments (6)

Aggravated Assault

Fighter Class

Mantle of the Ancients

Powerbalance

Sigarda's Aid

Smothering Tithe

Lands (16)

Ancient Tomb

Arid Mesa

Battlefield Forge

Clifftop Retreat

Command Tower

Flooded Strand

Plateau

Prismatic Vista

Radiant Summit

Rogue's Passage

Sacred Foundry

Slayers' Stronghold

Sunbaked Canyon

Sunbillow Verge

Sunscorched Divide

Urza's Saga

Basics (4)

Mountain

5 Mountain

Plains

6 Plains

Snow-Covered Mountain

2 Snow-Covered Mountain

Snow-Covered Plains

3 Snow-Covered Plains