Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus - Expensive Equipment
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas TharmrArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Rank #2,058
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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 (17)
- 1Archivist of OghmaArchivist of Oghma
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Godo, Bandit WarlordGodo, Bandit Warlord
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1Wan Shi Tong, LibrarianWan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1IntuitionIntuition
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Redirect LightningRedirect Lightning
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (24)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Doc Ock's TentaclesDoc Ock's Tentacles
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (5)
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Archivist of Oghma
Archivist of Oghma
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Intuition
Intuition
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Silence
Silence
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
Gamble
Gamble
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (24)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The One Ring
The One Ring
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (5)
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (26)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plateau
Plateau
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Training Center
Training Center
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Island
2 Island
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
3 Plains