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Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka - Optimized Auras
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka
Rank #3,418
2decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Hugo Kupka
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Hugo KupkaHugo Kupka
Creatures (18)
- 1Akiri, Fearless VoyagerAkiri, Fearless Voyager
- 1Archon of CoronationArchon of Coronation
- 1Bastion ProtectorBastion Protector
- 1Burrenton Forge-TenderBurrenton Forge-Tender
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarKediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- 1Nahiri, Forged in FuryNahiri, Forged in Fury
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Rograkh, Son of RohgahhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1Sun TitanSun Titan
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
Instants (10)
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Inventory ManagementInventory Management
- 1Raze the EffigyRaze the Effigy
- 1Rebel SalvoRebel Salvo
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Wake the PastWake the Past
Artifacts (22)
- 1Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Darksteel ForgeDarksteel Forge
- 1Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mjölnir, Hammer of ThorMjölnir, Hammer of Thor
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Spider-SuitSpider-Suit
- 1SunforgerSunforger
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of Light and ShadowSword of Light and Shadow
- 1Sword of Sinew and SteelSword of Sinew and Steel
- 1Sword of Truth and JusticeSword of Truth and Justice
- 1Sword of War and PeaceSword of War and Peace
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
Enchantments (8)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Dragon MantleDragon Mantle
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Forging the Tyrite SwordForging the Tyrite Sword
- 1High NoonHigh Noon
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Windcrag SiegeWindcrag Siege
Lands (37)
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Boros GarrisonBoros Garrison
- 1Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Inspiring VantageInspiring Vantage
- 13MountainMountain
- 16PlainsPlains
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Slayers' StrongholdSlayers' Stronghold
- 1Temple of TriumphTemple of Triumph
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Archon of Coronation
Archon of Coronation
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Burrenton Forge-Tender
Burrenton Forge-Tender
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Sun Titan
Sun Titan
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (10)
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Dispatch
Dispatch
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Raze the Effigy
Raze the Effigy
Rebel Salvo
Rebel Salvo
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Wake the Past
Wake the Past
Artifacts (22)
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Darksteel Forge
Darksteel Forge
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Spider-Suit
Spider-Suit
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
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 War and Peace
Sword of War and Peace
Enchantments (8)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Dragon Mantle
Dragon Mantle
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Forging the Tyrite Sword
Forging the Tyrite Sword
High Noon
High Noon
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Windcrag Siege
Windcrag Siege
Lands (8)
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Boros Garrison
Boros Garrison
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Basics (2)
Mountain
13 Mountain
Plains
16 Plains