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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield

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Decklist

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Joshua Rosfield

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Joshua RosfieldJoshua Rosfield
Creatures (16)
- 1Akiri, Fearless VoyagerAkiri, Fearless Voyager
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Aven MindcensorAven Mindcensor
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarKediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
Instants (10)
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Rebuff the WickedRebuff the Wicked
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (5)
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (27)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Captain America's ShieldCaptain America's Shield
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Hawkeye's BowHawkeye's Bow
- 1Hulkbuster ArmorHulkbuster Armor
- 1Iron Man ArmorIron Man Armor
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Mjölnir, Hammer of ThorMjölnir, Hammer of Thor
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Swordsman's SteelSwordsman's Steel
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
Enchantments (8)
- 1Aggravated AssaultAggravated Assault
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Land TaxLand Tax
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Super-Soldier SerumSuper-Soldier Serum
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Buried RuinBuried Ruin
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Great FurnaceGreat Furnace
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 8PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Akiri, Fearless Voyager

Archon of Emeria

Aven Mindcensor

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Codsworth, Handy Helper

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

Drannith Magistrate

Esper Sentinel

Grand Abolisher

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

Kellan, the Fae-Blooded

Mother of Runes

Puresteel Paladin

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Sram, Senior Edificer

Stoneforge Mystic

Instants (10)

Boros Charm

Deflecting Swat

Dispatch

Enlightened Tutor

Flawless Maneuver

Path to Exile

Rebuff the Wicked

Silence

Swords to Plowshares

Teferi's Protection

Sorceries (5)

Gamble

Jeska's Will

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Steelshaper's Gift

Artifacts (27)

Arcane Signet

Blackblade Reforged

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

Buster Sword

Captain America's Shield

Chrome Mox

Colossus Hammer

Commander's Plate

Hammer of Nazahn

Hawkeye's Bow

Hulkbuster Armor

Iron Man Armor

Lotus Petal

Masterwork of Ingenuity

Mithril Coat

Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor

Mox Amber

Mox Opal

Shadowspear

Sol Ring

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of Feast and Famine

Sword of Hearth and Home

Sword of the Animist

Swordsman's Steel

Talisman of Conviction

The Reaver Cleaver

Enchantments (8)

Aggravated Assault

All That Glitters

Fighter Class

Forge Anew

Land Tax

Sigarda's Aid

Smothering Tithe

Super-Soldier Serum

Lands (17)

Ancient Tomb

Arid Mesa

Battlefield Forge

Buried Ruin

Cavern of Souls

Clifftop Retreat

Command Tower

Flooded Strand

Gemstone Caverns

Great Furnace

Marsh Flats

Needleverge Pathway

Plateau

Sacred Foundry

Spectator Seating

Urza's Saga

Windswept Heath

Basics (2)

Mountain

7 Mountain

Plains

8 Plains