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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

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Decklist

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 (13)
- 1Avacyn's PilgrimAvacyn's Pilgrim
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Elves of Deep ShadowElves of Deep Shadow
- 1Enduring TenacityEnduring Tenacity
- 1Fyndhorn ElvesFyndhorn Elves
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sakura-Tribe ElderSakura-Tribe Elder
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Toski, Bearer of SecretsToski, Bearer of Secrets
- 1Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Instants (8)
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1Return of the WildspeakerReturn of the Wildspeaker
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Village RitesVillage Rites
Sorceries (6)
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
Artifacts (28)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bard's BowBard's Bow
- 1BatterboneBatterbone
- 1BatterskullBatterskull
- 1Bitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusBitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
- 1BonehoardBonehoard
- 1Colossal DreadmaskColossal Dreadmask
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Dancer's ChakramsDancer's Chakrams
- 1DrossclawDrossclaw
- 1Flayer HuskFlayer Husk
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1LashwritheLashwrithe
- 1Machinist's ArsenalMachinist's Arsenal
- 1Mandibular KiteMandibular Kite
- 1MortarpodMortarpod
- 1NecropouncerNecropouncer
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Paladin's ArmsPaladin's Arms
- 1ScytheclawScytheclaw
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkinwingSkinwing
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1StrandwalkerStrandwalker
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of War and PeaceSword of War and Peace
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1Tangleweave ArmorTangleweave Armor
Enchantments (8)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Bear UmbraBear Umbra
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1ColossificationColossification
- 1Sanguine BondSanguine Bond
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (35)
- 1Bountiful PromenadeBountiful Promenade
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 6ForestForest
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1Overgrown FarmlandOvergrown Farmland
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Sunpetal GroveSunpetal Grove
- 5SwampSwamp
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery

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Avacyn's Pilgrim

Birds of Paradise

Cloudsteel Kirin

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

Elves of Deep Shadow

Enduring Tenacity

Fyndhorn Elves

Llanowar Elves

Puresteel Paladin

Sakura-Tribe Elder

Sram, Senior Edificer

Toski, Bearer of Secrets

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose

Instants (8)

Assassin's Trophy

Beast Within

Enlightened Tutor

Flawless Maneuver

Generous Gift

Return of the Wildspeaker

Swords to Plowshares

Village Rites

Sorceries (6)

Diabolic Intent

Farseek

Nature's Lore

Open the Armory

Steelshaper's Gift

Three Visits

Artifacts (28)

Arcane Signet

Bard's Bow

Batterbone

Batterskull

Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus

Bonehoard

Colossal Dreadmask

Colossus Hammer

Dancer's Chakrams

Drossclaw

Flayer Husk

Kaldra Compleat

Lashwrithe

Machinist's Arsenal

Mandibular Kite

Mortarpod

Necropouncer

Nettlecyst

Paladin's Arms

Scytheclaw

Shadowspear

Skinwing

Sol Ring

Strandwalker

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of War and Peace

Talisman of Resilience

Tangleweave Armor

Enchantments (8)

All That Glitters

Bear Umbra

Black Market Connections

Colossification

Sanguine Bond

Sigarda's Aid

Sylvan Library

Wild Growth

Lands (18)

Bountiful Promenade

Caves of Koilos

Command Tower

Evolving Wilds

Exotic Orchard

Godless Shrine

Isolated Chapel

Overgrown Farmland

Overgrown Tomb

Rogue's Passage

Sunpetal Grove

Temple Garden

Terramorphic Expanse

Undergrowth Stadium

Vault of Champions

Verdant Catacombs

Windswept Heath

Woodland Cemetery

Basics (3)

Forest

6 Forest

Plains

6 Plains

Swamp

5 Swamp