Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper - Lifegain
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Average Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ikra Shidiqi, the UsurperIkra Shidiqi, the Usurper
- 1 Adaptive OmnitoolAdaptive Omnitool
- 1 Ancestor's ProphetAncestor's Prophet
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1 Assemble the PlayersAssemble the Players
- 1 BayouBayou
- 1 Behemoth SledgeBehemoth Sledge
- 1 Belt of Giant StrengthBelt of Giant Strength
- 1 Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1 Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1 Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1 Brotherhood RegaliaBrotherhood Regalia
- 1 Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1 Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1 Carpet of FlowersCarpet of Flowers
- 1 Charismatic ConquerorCharismatic Conqueror
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1 Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1 Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1 Defend the RiderDefend the Rider
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper
- 1 Elder GargarothElder Gargaroth
- 1 Elves of Deep ShadowElves of Deep Shadow
- 1 Elvish MysticElvish Mystic
- 1 Enduring TenacityEnduring Tenacity
- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 ExplorationExploration
- 1 Fanatic of RhonasFanatic of Rhonas
- 1 FarseekFarseek
- 1 FlickerFlicker
- 4 ForestForest
- 1 Ghoulish ImpetusGhoulish Impetus
- 1 Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1 Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1 Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1 Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1 Kutzil, Malamet ExemplarKutzil, Malamet Exemplar
- 1 Leyline AxeLeyline Axe
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Nykthos ParagonNykthos Paragon
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1 Overgrown FarmlandOvergrown Farmland
- 1 Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 4 PlainsPlains
- 1 Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1 Reroute SystemsReroute Systems
- 1 Restoration MagicRestoration Magic
- 1 Revitalizing RepastRevitalizing Repast
- 1 Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1 Sanguine BondSanguine Bond
- 1 Saryth, the Viper's FangSaryth, the Viper's Fang
- 1 SavannahSavannah
- 1 Scale the HeightsScale the Heights
- 1 ScrublandScrubland
- 1 Selvala, Heart of the WildsSelvala, Heart of the Wilds
- 1 Serra AscendantSerra Ascendant
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Sheltered by GhostsSheltered by Ghosts
- 1 Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 3 SwampSwamp
- 1 Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1 Tainted WoodTainted Wood
- 1 Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Toski, Bearer of SecretsToski, Bearer of Secrets
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1 Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1 Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- 1 Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1 Well of Lost DreamsWell of Lost Dreams
- 1 Wild GrowthWild Growth
- 1 Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1 Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery
- 1 Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Ancestor's Prophet
Ancestor's Prophet
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Charismatic Conqueror
Charismatic Conqueror
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Dina, Soul Steeper
Dina, Soul Steeper
Elder Gargaroth
Elder Gargaroth
Elves of Deep Shadow
Elves of Deep Shadow
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic
Enduring Tenacity
Enduring Tenacity
Fanatic of Rhonas
Fanatic of Rhonas
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Nykthos Paragon
Nykthos Paragon
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (10)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Defend the Rider
Defend the Rider
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Reroute Systems
Reroute Systems
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Revitalizing Repast
Revitalizing Repast
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (8)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Farseek
Farseek
Flicker
Flicker
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Scale the Heights
Scale the Heights
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Three Visits
Three Visits
Artifacts (16)
Adaptive Omnitool
Adaptive Omnitool
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Behemoth Sledge
Behemoth Sledge
Belt of Giant Strength
Belt of Giant Strength
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Brotherhood Regalia
Brotherhood Regalia
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Well of Lost Dreams
Well of Lost Dreams
Enchantments (10)
Assemble the Players
Assemble the Players
Carpet of Flowers
Carpet of Flowers
Exploration
Exploration
Ghoulish Impetus
Ghoulish Impetus
Sanguine Bond
Sanguine Bond
Sheltered by Ghosts
Sheltered by Ghosts
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Sterling Grove
Sterling Grove
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (21)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bayou
Bayou
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Overgrown Farmland
Overgrown Farmland
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Savannah
Savannah
Scrubland
Scrubland
Tainted Wood
Tainted Wood
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Woodland Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (3)
Forest
4 Forests
Plains
4 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamps