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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Ikra Shidiqi, the UsurperIkra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Creatures (19)
- 1Archon of Sun's GraceArchon of Sun's Grace
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Danitha, New Benalia's LightDanitha, New Benalia's Light
- 1Demon of Fate's DesignDemon of Fate's Design
- 1Eidolon of BlossomsEidolon of Blossoms
- 1Eriette of the Charmed AppleEriette of the Charmed Apple
- 1Heliod's PilgrimHeliod's Pilgrim
- 1Herald of AmityHerald of Amity
- 1Herald of the PantheonHerald of the Pantheon
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Ondu SpiritdancerOndu Spiritdancer
- 1Pearl-Ear, Imperial AdvisorPearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
- 1Sanctum WeaverSanctum Weaver
- 1Satyr EnchanterSatyr Enchanter
- 1Setessan ChampionSetessan Champion
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Sythis, Harvest's HandSythis, Harvest's Hand
- 1Verduran EnchantressVerduran Enchantress
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (4)
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Revitalizing RepastRevitalizing Repast
Sorceries (10)
- 1Eerie UltimatumEerie Ultimatum
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1ReplenishReplenish
- 1Resurgent BeliefResurgent Belief
- 1Rise to GloryRise to Glory
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Wrath of GodWrath of God
Artifacts (3)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1CrawlspaceCrawlspace
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (27)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Cacophony UnleashedCacophony Unleashed
- 1Cruel RealityCruel Reality
- 1Curse of Clinging WebsCurse of Clinging Webs
- 1Curse of Death's HoldCurse of Death's Hold
- 1Curse of DisturbanceCurse of Disturbance
- 1Curse of ExhaustionCurse of Exhaustion
- 1Curse of Fool's WisdomCurse of Fool's Wisdom
- 1Curse of MisfortunesCurse of Misfortunes
- 1Curse of Shallow GravesCurse of Shallow Graves
- 1Curse of ThirstCurse of Thirst
- 1Curse of the Restless DeadCurse of the Restless Dead
- 1Enchantress's PresenceEnchantress's Presence
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1Glasswing GraceGlasswing Grace
- 1Grasp of FateGrasp of Fate
- 1Grievous WoundGrievous Wound
- 1Lion UmbraLion Umbra
- 1Overwhelming SplendorOverwhelming Splendor
- 1Seal of CleansingSeal of Cleansing
- 1Sphere of SafetySphere of Safety
- 1Starfield of NyxStarfield of Nyx
- 1Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1Strength of the HarvestStrength of the Harvest
- 1Torment of ScarabsTorment of Scarabs
- 1Trespasser's CurseTrespasser's Curse
Lands (35)
- 1Adagia, Windswept BastionAdagia, Windswept Bastion
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Deceptive LandscapeDeceptive Landscape
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 4ForestForest
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Indatha TriomeIndatha Triome
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Orzhov BasilicaOrzhov Basilica
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 4PlainsPlains
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 1Snow-Covered ForestSnow-Covered Forest
- 1Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Underground MortuaryUnderground Mortuary
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Archon of Sun's Grace
Archon of Sun's Grace
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Demon of Fate's Design
Demon of Fate's Design
Eidolon of Blossoms
Eidolon of Blossoms
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Heliod's Pilgrim
Heliod's Pilgrim
Herald of Amity
Herald of Amity
Herald of the Pantheon
Herald of the Pantheon
Jukai Naturalist
Jukai Naturalist
Ondu Spiritdancer
Ondu Spiritdancer
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Sanctum Weaver
Sanctum Weaver
Satyr Enchanter
Satyr Enchanter
Setessan Champion
Setessan Champion
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
Verduran Enchantress
Verduran Enchantress
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (4)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Revitalizing Repast
Revitalizing Repast
Sorceries (10)
Eerie Ultimatum
Eerie Ultimatum
Farseek
Farseek
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Replenish
Replenish
Resurgent Belief
Resurgent Belief
Rise to Glory
Rise to Glory
Three Visits
Three Visits
Wrath of God
Wrath of God
Artifacts (3)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Crawlspace
Crawlspace
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (27)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Cacophony Unleashed
Cacophony Unleashed
Cruel Reality
Cruel Reality
Curse of Clinging Webs
Curse of Clinging Webs
Curse of Death's Hold
Curse of Death's Hold
Curse of Disturbance
Curse of Disturbance
Curse of Exhaustion
Curse of Exhaustion
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
Curse of Misfortunes
Curse of Misfortunes
Curse of Shallow Graves
Curse of Shallow Graves
Curse of the Restless Dead
Curse of the Restless Dead
Curse of Thirst
Curse of Thirst
Enchantress's Presence
Enchantress's Presence
Exploration
Exploration
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Glasswing Grace
Glasswing Grace
Grasp of Fate
Grasp of Fate
Grievous Wound
Grievous Wound
Lion Umbra
Lion Umbra
Overwhelming Splendor
Overwhelming Splendor
Seal of Cleansing
Seal of Cleansing
Sphere of Safety
Sphere of Safety
Starfield of Nyx
Starfield of Nyx
Sterling Grove
Sterling Grove
Strength of the Harvest
Strength of the Harvest
Torment of Scarabs
Torment of Scarabs
Trespasser's Curse
Trespasser's Curse
Lands (21)
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Command Tower
Command Tower
Deceptive Landscape
Deceptive Landscape
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Golgari Rot Farm
Golgari Rot Farm
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Indatha Triome
Indatha Triome
Isolated Chapel
Isolated Chapel
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Orzhov Basilica
Orzhov Basilica
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Selesnya Sanctuary
Selesnya Sanctuary
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Underground Mortuary
Underground Mortuary
Undergrowth Stadium
Undergrowth Stadium
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (6)
Forest
4 Forest
Plains
4 Plains
Snow-Covered Forest
Snow-Covered Forest
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
3 Swamp