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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

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- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ikra Shidiqi, the UsurperIkra Shidiqi, the Usurper
- 1 Adagia, Windswept BastionAdagia, Windswept Bastion
- 1 Anguished UnmakingAnguished Unmaking
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archon of Sun's GraceArchon of Sun's Grace
- 1 Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1 Brilliant RestorationBrilliant Restoration
- 1 Calix, Guided by FateCalix, Guided by Fate
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Cruel RealityCruel Reality
- 1 CultivateCultivate
- 1 Curse of BountyCurse of Bounty
- 1 Curse of Clinging WebsCurse of Clinging Webs
- 1 Curse of ConformityCurse of Conformity
- 1 Curse of Death's HoldCurse of Death's Hold
- 1 Curse of DisturbanceCurse of Disturbance
- 1 Curse of ExhaustionCurse of Exhaustion
- 1 Curse of Fool's WisdomCurse of Fool's Wisdom
- 1 Curse of MisfortunesCurse of Misfortunes
- 1 Curse of Shallow GravesCurse of Shallow Graves
- 1 Curse of ThirstCurse of Thirst
- 1 Curse of the Restless DeadCurse of the Restless Dead
- 1 Danitha, New Benalia's LightDanitha, New Benalia's Light
- 1 Deceptive LandscapeDeceptive Landscape
- 1 Destiny SpinnerDestiny Spinner
- 1 Eerie UltimatumEerie Ultimatum
- 1 Eidolon of BlossomsEidolon of Blossoms
- 1 Enchantress's PresenceEnchantress's Presence
- 1 ExplorationExploration
- 1 FarseekFarseek
- 1 Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 5 ForestForest
- 1 Glasswing GraceGlasswing Grace
- 1 Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1 Golden-Tail TrainerGolden-Tail Trainer
- 1 Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1 Grasp of FateGrasp of Fate
- 1 Grievous WoundGrievous Wound
- 1 Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1 Heliod's PilgrimHeliod's Pilgrim
- 1 Herald of AmityHerald of Amity
- 1 Hushwood VergeHushwood Verge
- 1 Indatha TriomeIndatha Triome
- 1 Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1 Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1 Kor SpiritdancerKor Spiritdancer
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 Omenpath JourneyOmenpath Journey
- 1 Ondu SpiritdancerOndu Spiritdancer
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Orzhov BasilicaOrzhov Basilica
- 1 Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1 Overwhelming SplendorOverwhelming Splendor
- 1 Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1 Pearl-Ear, Imperial AdvisorPearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
- 5 PlainsPlains
- 1 Psychic PaperPsychic Paper
- 1 ReplenishReplenish
- 1 Rise to GloryRise to Glory
- 1 Sanctum WeaverSanctum Weaver
- 1 Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1 Secret Arcade // Dusty ParlorSecret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
- 1 Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 1 Setessan ChampionSetessan Champion
- 1 Snow-Covered ForestSnow-Covered Forest
- 1 Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1 Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Songbirds' BlessingSongbirds' Blessing
- 1 Sphere of SafetySphere of Safety
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Starfield of NyxStarfield of Nyx
- 1 Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1 Strength of the HarvestStrength of the Harvest
- 4 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sythis, Harvest's HandSythis, Harvest's Hand
- 1 Tanglespan LookoutTanglespan Lookout
- 1 Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Torment of ScarabsTorment of Scarabs
- 1 Transcendent EnvoyTranscendent Envoy
- 1 Trespasser's CurseTrespasser's Curse
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Verduran EnchantressVerduran Enchantress
- 1 Wild GrowthWild Growth
- 1 Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1 Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent

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Herald of Amity

Jukai Naturalist

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Instants (3)

Anguished Unmaking

Fell the Profane

Path to Exile

Sorceries (9)

Brilliant Restoration

Cultivate

Eerie Ultimatum

Farseek

Nature's Lore

Open the Armory

Replenish

Rise to Glory

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Artifacts (3)

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Psychic Paper

Sol Ring

Enchantments (28)

Cruel Reality

Curse of Bounty

Curse of Clinging Webs

Curse of Conformity

Curse of Death's Hold

Curse of Disturbance

Curse of Exhaustion

Curse of Fool's Wisdom

Curse of Misfortunes

Curse of Shallow Graves

Curse of the Restless Dead

Curse of Thirst

Enchantress's Presence

Exploration

Glasswing Grace

Grasp of Fate

Grievous Wound

Omenpath Journey

Overwhelming Splendor

Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor

Songbirds' Blessing

Sphere of Safety

Starfield of Nyx

Sterling Grove

Strength of the Harvest

Torment of Scarabs

Trespasser's Curse

Wild Growth

Lands (18)

Adagia, Windswept Bastion

Bojuka Bog

Command Tower

Deceptive Landscape

Godless Shrine

Golgari Rot Farm

Hall of Heliod's Generosity

Hushwood Verge

Indatha Triome

Isolated Chapel

Marsh Flats

Orzhov Basilica

Overgrown Tomb

Sandsteppe Citadel

Selesnya Sanctuary

Temple Garden

Verdant Catacombs

Windswept Heath

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Forest

5 Forests

Plains

5 Plains

Snow-Covered Forest

1 Snow-Covered Forest

Snow-Covered Plains

1 Snow-Covered Plains

Snow-Covered Swamp

1 Snow-Covered Swamp

Swamp

4 Swamps