Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper - Voltron

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

Rank #3,295

6decks

As Commander Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Average Deck Decks

Bracket

All 1 2 3 4 5

Budget

Any

$$$

Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander

The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.

Feb 19, 2026

Dana Roach

Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026

Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?

Average Decklist

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Buy at Card Kingdom

Buy at TCGPlayer

Buy at Manapool

Playtest on Archidekt

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

Group by

Sort by

Filters Card Filters

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