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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

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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)
- 1Academy ManufactorAcademy Manufactor
- 1Arasta of the Endless WebArasta of the Endless Web
- 1Archon of Sun's GraceArchon of Sun's Grace
- 1Boonweaver GiantBoonweaver Giant
- 1Celeborn the WiseCeleborn the Wise
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Danitha, Benalia's HopeDanitha, Benalia's Hope
- 1Danitha, New Benalia's LightDanitha, New Benalia's Light
- 1Demon of Fate's DesignDemon of Fate's Design
- 1Elvish ArchivistElvish Archivist
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1King Darien XLVIIIKing Darien XLVIII
- 1Lathiel, the Bounteous DawnLathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
- 1Leonin AbunasLeonin Abunas
- 1Satyr EnchanterSatyr Enchanter
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Starfield MysticStarfield Mystic
- 1Sun TitanSun Titan
- 1Vizkopa GuildmageVizkopa Guildmage
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (3)
- 1Return to NatureReturn to Nature
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tear AsunderTear Asunder
Sorceries (7)
- 1Ashes to AshesAshes to Ashes
- 1Explosive VegetationExplosive Vegetation
- 1Nature's SpiralNature's Spiral
- 1Open the VaultsOpen the Vaults
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Slash the RanksSlash the Ranks
- 1Unburial RitesUnburial Rites
Artifacts (18)
- 1Behemoth SledgeBehemoth Sledge
- 1Belt of Giant StrengthBelt of Giant Strength
- 1Birthing BoughsBirthing Boughs
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Bootleggers' StashBootleggers' Stash
- 1Explorer's ScopeExplorer's Scope
- 1Giant's SkewerGiant's Skewer
- 1Goldvein PickGoldvein Pick
- 1Horn of ValhallaHorn of Valhalla
- 1Mace of the ValiantMace of the Valiant
- 1Mask of AvacynMask of Avacyn
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Plate ArmorPlate Armor
- 1Sanctuary BladeSanctuary Blade
- 1Scepter of CelebrationScepter of Celebration
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1Vorpal SwordVorpal Sword
Enchantments (15)
- 1Benevolent BlessingBenevolent Blessing
- 1Centaur GladeCentaur Glade
- 1ColossificationColossification
- 1Curse of Clinging WebsCurse of Clinging Webs
- 1Curse of Death's HoldCurse of Death's Hold
- 1Defenders of HumanityDefenders of Humanity
- 1Felidar RetreatFelidar Retreat
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1GreedGreed
- 1Planar DisruptionPlanar Disruption
- 1Primal VigorPrimal Vigor
- 1Sigil of the Empty ThroneSigil of the Empty Throne
- 1Starfield of NyxStarfield of Nyx
- 1Torment of ScarabsTorment of Scarabs
- 1Twisted EmbraceTwisted Embrace
Lands (35)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 9ForestForest
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Guildless CommonsGuildless Commons
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Orzhov BasilicaOrzhov Basilica
- 9PlainsPlains
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Tyrite SanctumTyrite Sanctum

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Academy Manufactor

Arasta of the Endless Web

Archon of Sun's Grace

Boonweaver Giant

Celeborn the Wise

Danitha, Benalia's Hope

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

Danitha, New Benalia's Light

Demon of Fate's Design

Elvish Archivist

Jukai Naturalist

King Darien XLVIII

Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn

Leonin Abunas

Satyr Enchanter

Sram, Senior Edificer

Starfield Mystic

Sun Titan

Vizkopa Guildmage

Yenna, Redtooth Regent

Instants (3)

Return to Nature

Swords to Plowshares

Tear Asunder

Sorceries (7)

Ashes to Ashes

Explosive Vegetation

Nature's Spiral

Open the Vaults

Rampant Growth

Slash the Ranks

Unburial Rites

Artifacts (18)

Behemoth Sledge

Belt of Giant Strength

Birthing Boughs

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

Bootleggers' Stash

Explorer's Scope

Giant's Skewer

Goldvein Pick

Horn of Valhalla

Mace of the Valiant

Mask of Avacyn

Mask of Memory

Plate Armor

Sanctuary Blade

Scepter of Celebration

Sword of Vengeance

Thran Power Suit

Vorpal Sword

Enchantments (15)

Benevolent Blessing

Centaur Glade

Colossification

Curse of Clinging Webs

Curse of Death's Hold

Defenders of Humanity

Felidar Retreat

Ghostly Prison

Greed

Planar Disruption

Primal Vigor

Sigil of the Empty Throne

Starfield of Nyx

Torment of Scarabs

Twisted Embrace

Lands (9)

Command Tower

Evolving Wilds

Golgari Rot Farm

Guildless Commons

Myriad Landscape

Orzhov Basilica

Sandsteppe Citadel

Selesnya Sanctuary

Tyrite Sanctum

Basics (3)

Forest

9 Forest

Plains

9 Plains

Swamp

8 Swamp