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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Ikra Shidiqi, the UsurperIkra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Creatures (20)
- 1Archon of Sun's GraceArchon of Sun's Grace
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Calix, Guided by FateCalix, Guided by Fate
- 1Danitha, New Benalia's LightDanitha, New Benalia's Light
- 1Demon of Fate's DesignDemon of Fate's Design
- 1Eidolon of BlossomsEidolon of Blossoms
- 1Golden-Tail TrainerGolden-Tail Trainer
- 1Herald of AmityHerald of Amity
- 1Herald of the PantheonHerald of the Pantheon
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Kor SpiritdancerKor Spiritdancer
- 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 (9)
- 1Eerie UltimatumEerie Ultimatum
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1ReplenishReplenish
- 1Resurgent BeliefResurgent Belief
- 1Rise to GloryRise to Glory
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Wrath of GodWrath of God
Artifacts (4)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1CrawlspaceCrawlspace
- 1Psychic PaperPsychic Paper
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (27)
- 1Cruel RealityCruel Reality
- 1Curse of BountyCurse of Bounty
- 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 VengeanceCurse of Vengeance
- 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
- 1Overwhelming SplendorOverwhelming Splendor
- 1Secret Arcade // Dusty ParlorSecret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
- 1Songbirds' BlessingSongbirds' Blessing
- 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 (34)
- 1Adagia, Windswept BastionAdagia, Windswept Bastion
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Deceptive LandscapeDeceptive Landscape
- 5ForestForest
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Hushwood VergeHushwood Verge
- 1Indatha TriomeIndatha Triome
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Orzhov BasilicaOrzhov Basilica
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 5SwampSwamp
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Archon of Sun's Grace

Armored Skyhunter

Calix, Guided by Fate

Danitha, New Benalia's Light

Demon of Fate's Design

Eidolon of Blossoms

Golden-Tail Trainer

Herald of Amity

Herald of the Pantheon

Jukai Naturalist

Kor Spiritdancer

Ondu Spiritdancer

Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor

Sanctum Weaver

Satyr Enchanter

Setessan Champion

Sram, Senior Edificer

Sythis, Harvest's Hand

Verduran Enchantress

Yenna, Redtooth Regent

Instants (4)

Assassin's Trophy

Heroic Intervention

Path to Exile

Revitalizing Repast

Sorceries (9)

Eerie Ultimatum

Farseek

Kodama's Reach

Open the Armory

Replenish

Resurgent Belief

Rise to Glory

Three Visits

Wrath of God

Artifacts (4)

Arcane Signet

Crawlspace

Psychic Paper

Sol Ring

Enchantments (27)

Cruel Reality

Curse of Bounty

Curse of Clinging Webs

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

Curse of Vengeance

Enchantress's Presence

Exploration

Ghostly Prison

Glasswing Grace

Grasp of Fate

Grievous Wound

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

Lands (19)

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

Reliquary Tower

Sandsteppe Citadel

Selesnya Sanctuary

Temple Garden

Verdant Catacombs

Windswept Heath

Basics (3)

Forest

5 Forest

Plains

5 Plains

Swamp

5 Swamp