Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus - Expensive Voltron
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas TharmrArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Rank #1,928
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Average Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Kraum, Ludevic's OpusKraum, Ludevic's Opus
- 1 Adaptive OmnitoolAdaptive Omnitool
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1 Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1 Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1 Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1 Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dawn's TruceDawn's Truce
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 Deserted BeachDeserted Beach
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1 ErodeErode
- 1 Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1 Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1 Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1 Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1 Genji GloveGenji Glove
- 1 Gilgamesh, Master-at-ArmsGilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
- 1 Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1 Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1 Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1 Hexplate WallbreakerHexplate Wallbreaker
- 1 Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 2 IslandIsland
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Jhoira, Weatherlight CaptainJhoira, Weatherlight Captain
- 1 Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarKediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- 1 Lizard BladesLizard Blades
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1 Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1 Monumental HengeMonumental Henge
- 2 MountainMountain
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 2 PlainsPlains
- 1 PlateauPlateau
- 1 Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1 Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1 Raugrin TriomeRaugrin Triome
- 1 Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1 Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1 Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Shimmer DragonShimmer Dragon
- 1 Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Sokka and SukiSokka and Suki
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1 Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1 Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1 Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1 Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1 Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1 Tarrian's SoulcleaverTarrian's Soulcleaver
- 1 The AethersparkThe Aetherspark
- 1 The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1 The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
- 1 Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1 Training CenterTraining Center
- 1 TundraTundra
- 1 Turn AsideTurn Aside
- 1 Ugin, Eye of the StormsUgin, Eye of the Storms
- 1 Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1 Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1 Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Shimmer Dragon
Shimmer Dragon
Sokka and Suki
Sokka and Suki
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Witch Enchanter
Witch Enchanter
Instants (10)
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dawn's Truce
Dawn's Truce
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Erode
Erode
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Turn Aside
Turn Aside
Sorceries (3)
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (32)
Adaptive Omnitool
Adaptive Omnitool
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
The Aetherspark
The Aetherspark
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (4)
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Planeswalkers (1)
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (28)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Deserted Beach
Deserted Beach
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Floodfarm Verge
Floodfarm Verge
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Meticulous Archive
Meticulous Archive
Monumental Henge
Monumental Henge
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plateau
Plateau
Raugrin Triome
Raugrin Triome
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Training Center
Training Center
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Basics (3)
Island
2 Islands
Mountain
2 Mountains
Plains
2 Plains