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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 (18)
- 1Avacyn's PilgrimAvacyn's Pilgrim
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Danitha, New Benalia's LightDanitha, New Benalia's Light
- 1Demon of Fate's DesignDemon of Fate's Design
- 1Eriette of the Charmed AppleEriette of the Charmed Apple
- 1Eternal WitnessEternal Witness
- 1Heliod's PilgrimHeliod's Pilgrim
- 1King Darien XLVIIIKing Darien XLVIII
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Pattern MatcherPattern Matcher
- 1Relic SeekerRelic Seeker
- 1Sakura-Tribe ElderSakura-Tribe Elder
- 1Servant of the StingerServant of the Stinger
- 1Sidar Kondo of JamuraaSidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1Sun TitanSun Titan
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (6)
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Return to NatureReturn to Nature
- 1Revitalizing RepastRevitalizing Repast
- 1Stroke of MidnightStroke of Midnight
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1The EndThe End
Sorceries (10)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Declaration in StoneDeclaration in Stone
- 1Diabolic TutorDiabolic Tutor
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Pack HuntPack Hunt
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Read the BonesRead the Bones
- 1RegrowthRegrowth
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Behemoth SledgeBehemoth Sledge
- 1Belt of Giant StrengthBelt of Giant Strength
- 1Doc Ock's TentaclesDoc Ock's Tentacles
- 1Mace of the ValiantMace of the Valiant
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Sanctuary BladeSanctuary Blade
- 1Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (14)
- 1BanishmentBanishment
- 1Benevolent BlessingBenevolent Blessing
- 1ColossificationColossification
- 1Cornered MarketCornered Market
- 1Curse of Death's HoldCurse of Death's Hold
- 1Curse of Fool's WisdomCurse of Fool's Wisdom
- 1Darksteel MutationDarksteel Mutation
- 1GreedGreed
- 1Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1Spirit MantleSpirit Mantle
- 1StoneskinStoneskin
- 1Torment of ScarabsTorment of Scarabs
- 1Trespasser's CurseTrespasser's Curse
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (36)
- 1BrushlandBrushland
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Deceptive LandscapeDeceptive Landscape
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 8ForestForest
- 1Fortified VillageFortified Village
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1Orzhov BasilicaOrzhov Basilica
- 8PlainsPlains
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 6SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of MaladyTemple of Malady
- 1Temple of PlentyTemple of Plenty
- 1Temple of SilenceTemple of Silence
Avacyn's Pilgrim
Avacyn's Pilgrim
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Demon of Fate's Design
Demon of Fate's Design
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Eternal Witness
Eternal Witness
Heliod's Pilgrim
Heliod's Pilgrim
King Darien XLVIII
King Darien XLVIII
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Pattern Matcher
Pattern Matcher
Relic Seeker
Relic Seeker
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Servant of the Stinger
Servant of the Stinger
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Sun Titan
Sun Titan
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (6)
Beast Within
Beast Within
Return to Nature
Return to Nature
Revitalizing Repast
Revitalizing Repast
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
The End
The End
Sorceries (10)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Declaration in Stone
Declaration in Stone
Diabolic Tutor
Diabolic Tutor
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Pack Hunt
Pack Hunt
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Read the Bones
Read the Bones
Regrowth
Regrowth
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Behemoth Sledge
Behemoth Sledge
Belt of Giant Strength
Belt of Giant Strength
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Mace of the Valiant
Mace of the Valiant
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Sanctuary Blade
Sanctuary Blade
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (14)
Banishment
Banishment
Benevolent Blessing
Benevolent Blessing
Colossification
Colossification
Cornered Market
Cornered Market
Curse of Death's Hold
Curse of Death's Hold
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
Darksteel Mutation
Darksteel Mutation
Greed
Greed
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Stoneskin
Stoneskin
Torment of Scarabs
Torment of Scarabs
Trespasser's Curse
Trespasser's Curse
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (14)
Brushland
Brushland
Caves of Koilos
Caves of Koilos
Command Tower
Command Tower
Deceptive Landscape
Deceptive Landscape
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fortified Village
Fortified Village
Golgari Rot Farm
Golgari Rot Farm
Llanowar Wastes
Llanowar Wastes
Orzhov Basilica
Orzhov Basilica
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Selesnya Sanctuary
Selesnya Sanctuary
Temple of Malady
Temple of Malady
Temple of Plenty
Temple of Plenty
Temple of Silence
Temple of Silence
Basics (3)
Forest
8 Forest
Plains
8 Plains
Swamp
6 Swamp