Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield - Budget Commander Matters

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The 10 Best Uncommon Legendary Creatures
We know how strong the rare and mythic legendary creatures can be. But uncommon legends can be pretty busted as well. Here are the best.
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Average Decklist

Ageless Guardian
Ageless Guardian
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Burnished Hart
Burnished Hart
Cerodon Yearling
Cerodon Yearling
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
Darksteel Gargoyle
Darksteel Gargoyle
Goblin Gaveleer
Goblin Gaveleer
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Grenzo's Ruffians
Grenzo's Ruffians
Kemba, Kha Regent
Kemba, Kha Regent
Koll, the Forgemaster
Koll, the Forgemaster
Kor Duelist
Kor Duelist
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Ornithopter
Ornithopter
Pilgrim's Eye
Pilgrim's Eye
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reckless Lackey
Reckless Lackey
Restoration Specialist
Restoration Specialist
Spectrum Sentinel
Spectrum Sentinel
Spikeshot Elder
Spikeshot Elder
Spikeshot Goblin
Spikeshot Goblin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Steelshaper Apprentice
Steelshaper Apprentice
Stuffy Doll
Stuffy Doll
Su-Chi Cave Guard
Su-Chi Cave Guard
Swiftblade Vindicator
Swiftblade Vindicator
The Jolly Balloon Man
The Jolly Balloon Man
Thistledown Players
Thistledown Players
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Yotian Soldier
Yotian Soldier
Instants (4)
Adamant Will
Adamant Will
Armed Response
Armed Response
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Whirling Strike
Whirling Strike
Sorceries (1)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Artifacts (24)
Agility Bobblehead
Agility Bobblehead
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bone Saw
Bone Saw
Bonesplitter
Bonesplitter
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Charisma Bobblehead
Charisma Bobblehead
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Darksteel Axe
Darksteel Axe
Endurance Bobblehead
Endurance Bobblehead
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
Gorgon's Head
Gorgon's Head
Haunted Cloak
Haunted Cloak
Herbal Poultice
Herbal Poultice
Intelligence Bobblehead
Intelligence Bobblehead
Kite Shield
Kite Shield
Lavaspur Boots
Lavaspur Boots
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Prototype Portal
Prototype Portal
Ramosian Greatsword
Ramosian Greatsword
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of the Meek
Sword of the Meek
Unwinding Clock
Unwinding Clock
Viridian Longbow
Viridian Longbow
Enchantments (4)
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Nahiri's Binding
Nahiri's Binding
Sentinel's Eyes
Sentinel's Eyes
Lands (8)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Shire Terrace
Shire Terrace
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Urza's Mine
Urza's Mine
Urza's Tower
Urza's Tower
Basics (2)
Mountain
11 Mountains
Plains
14 Plains