Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka - Optimized

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka
Rank #3,278
2decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
Archidekt
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Average Decklist

Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Bureau Headmaster
Bureau Headmaster
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Felidar Sovereign
Felidar Sovereign
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Malignus
Malignus
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (10)
Bolt Bend
Bolt Bend
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Legion Leadership
Legion Leadership
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (2)
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Artifacts (24)
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Bladehold War-Whip
Bladehold War-Whip
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Champion's Helm
Champion's Helm
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Darksteel Forge
Darksteel Forge
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
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 Light and Shadow
Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Truth and Justice
Sword of Truth and Justice
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of War and Peace
Sword of War and Peace
Enchantments (8)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Forging the Tyrite Sword
Forging the Tyrite Sword
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Hardlight Containment
Hardlight Containment
High Noon
High Noon
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Windcrag Siege
Windcrag Siege
Lands (10)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Basics (2)
Mountain
12 Mountains
Plains
14 Plains