Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus - Budget Control
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas TharmrArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Kraum, Ludevic's OpusKraum, Ludevic's Opus
Creatures (15)
- 1Aven MindcensorAven Mindcensor
- 1Dauntless DismantlerDauntless Dismantler
- 1Flamescroll CelebrantFlamescroll Celebrant
- 1Godo, Bandit WarlordGodo, Bandit Warlord
- 1Komainu Battle ArmorKomainu Battle Armor
- 1Lavinia, Azorius RenegadeLavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1Lizard BladesLizard Blades
- 1Reyav, Master SmithReyav, Master Smith
- 1Sanctum PrelateSanctum Prelate
- 1Scheming FenceScheming Fence
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Timestream NavigatorTimestream Navigator
Instants (16)
- 1AbradeAbrade
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1DelayDelay
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1MiscastMiscast
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1SuspendSuspend
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Wear // TearWear // Tear
Sorceries (6)
- 1Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (23)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Cursed TotemCursed Totem
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Inquisitor's FlailInquisitor's Flail
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lothlórien BladeLothlórien Blade
- 1Loxodon WarhammerLoxodon Warhammer
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Prismatic LensPrismatic Lens
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
Enchantments (6)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Dress DownDress Down
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Paladin ClassPaladin Class
- 1Security BypassSecurity Bypass
- 1Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Dovin, Hand of ControlDovin, Hand of Control
Lands (31)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crystal VeinCrystal Vein
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 5IslandIsland
- 5MountainMountain
- 9PlainsPlains
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
Aven Mindcensor
Aven Mindcensor
Dauntless Dismantler
Dauntless Dismantler
Flamescroll Celebrant
Flamescroll Celebrant
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Komainu Battle Armor
Komainu Battle Armor
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sanctum Prelate
Sanctum Prelate
Scheming Fence
Scheming Fence
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Timestream Navigator
Timestream Navigator
Instants (16)
Abrade
Abrade
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Delay
Delay
Dispatch
Dispatch
Dispel
Dispel
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
March of Swirling Mist
March of Swirling Mist
Miscast
Miscast
Negate
Negate
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Snap
Snap
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Suspend
Suspend
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (6)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Gamble
Gamble
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Winds of Abandon
Winds of Abandon
Artifacts (23)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Cursed Totem
Cursed Totem
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Inquisitor's Flail
Inquisitor's Flail
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lothlórien Blade
Lothlórien Blade
Loxodon Warhammer
Loxodon Warhammer
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Prismatic Lens
Prismatic Lens
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Enchantments (6)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Dress Down
Dress Down
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Paladin Class
Paladin Class
Security Bypass
Security Bypass
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Planeswalkers (1)
Dovin, Hand of Control
Dovin, Hand of Control
Lands (12)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crystal Vein
Crystal Vein
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Basics (3)
Island
5 Island
Mountain
5 Mountain
Plains
9 Plains