Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield - Expensive Combo
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
Rank #310
3decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Joshua Rosfield
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Joshua RosfieldJoshua Rosfield
Creatures (14)
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Dualcaster MageDualcaster Mage
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ethersworn CanonistEthersworn Canonist
- 1Goblin WelderGoblin Welder
- 1Godo, Bandit WarlordGodo, Bandit Warlord
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Kiki-Jiki, Mirror BreakerKiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
- 1Kíli the ResourcefulKíli the Resourceful
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
Instants (17)
- 1Angel's GraceAngel's Grace
- 1Bilbo's GambitBilbo's Gambit
- 1CloudshiftCloudshift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Desperate RitualDesperate Ritual
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Orim's ChantOrim's Chant
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Pyretic RitualPyretic Ritual
- 1PyroblastPyroblast
- 1Rebuff the WickedRebuff the Wicked
- 1Red Elemental BlastRed Elemental Blast
- 1Redirect LightningRedirect Lightning
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tibalt's TrickeryTibalt's Trickery
- 1Wear // TearWear // Tear
Sorceries (9)
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Glimpse the ImpossibleGlimpse the Impossible
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Shatterskull SmashingShatterskull Smashing
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1TransmogrifyTransmogrify
- 1TwinflameTwinflame
- 1Warrior's OathWarrior's Oath
Artifacts (26)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Defense GridDefense Grid
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mjölnir, Hammer of ThorMjölnir, Hammer of Thor
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1SunforgerSunforger
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
Enchantments (7)
- 1Aggravated AssaultAggravated Assault
- 1Deafening SilenceDeafening Silence
- 1Enduring RenewalEnduring Renewal
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1High NoonHigh Noon
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Lukka, Coppercoat OutcastLukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (24)
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Mishra's WorkshopMishra's Workshop
- 1MountainMountain
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Ruins of TrokairRuins of Trokair
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Snow-Covered MountainSnow-Covered Mountain
- 1Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Sunbaked CanyonSunbaked Canyon
- 1The Lonely MountainThe Lonely Mountain
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Dualcaster Mage
Dualcaster Mage
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Ethersworn Canonist
Ethersworn Canonist
Goblin Welder
Goblin Welder
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Kíli the Resourceful
Kíli the Resourceful
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Instants (17)
Angel's Grace
Angel's Grace
Bilbo's Gambit
Bilbo's Gambit
Cloudshift
Cloudshift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Desperate Ritual
Desperate Ritual
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Orim's Chant
Orim's Chant
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Pyretic Ritual
Pyretic Ritual
Pyroblast
Pyroblast
Rebuff the Wicked
Rebuff the Wicked
Red Elemental Blast
Red Elemental Blast
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Tibalt's Trickery
Tibalt's Trickery
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (9)
Gamble
Gamble
Glimpse the Impossible
Glimpse the Impossible
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Shatterskull Smashing
Shatterskull Smashing
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Transmogrify
Transmogrify
Twinflame
Twinflame
Warrior's Oath
Warrior's Oath
Artifacts (26)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Defense Grid
Defense Grid
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Enchantments (7)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence
Enduring Renewal
Enduring Renewal
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
High Noon
High Noon
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Planeswalkers (1)
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (20)
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Mishra's Workshop
Mishra's Workshop
Plateau
Plateau
Ruins of Trokair
Ruins of Trokair
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
The Lonely Mountain
The Lonely Mountain
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (4)
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
Plains
Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Plains