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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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Decklist

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Ludevic, Necro-AlchemistLudevic, Necro-Alchemist
Creatures (20)
- 1Bothersome QuasitBothersome Quasit
- 1Brash TaunterBrash Taunter
- 1Donatello, the BrainsDonatello, the Brains
- 1Gemcutter BuccaneerGemcutter Buccaneer
- 1Goblin GaveleerGoblin Gaveleer
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Invisible StalkerInvisible Stalker
- 1Jaws, Relentless PredatorJaws, Relentless Predator
- 1Knuckles the EchidnaKnuckles the Echidna
- 1Kraum, Ludevic's OpusKraum, Ludevic's Opus
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Phelia, Exuberant ShepherdPhelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1Portal MagePortal Mage
- 1Slippery ScoundrelSlippery Scoundrel
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Mechanist, Aerial ArtisanThe Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
- 1Weathered WayfarerWeathered Wayfarer
- 1XornXorn
Instants (10)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Boros Fury-ShieldBoros Fury-Shield
- 1ComeuppanceComeuppance
- 1Cryptic CommandCryptic Command
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1Illusionist's GambitIllusionist's Gambit
- 1Parting GustParting Gust
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Reins of PowerReins of Power
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (4)
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Slip Through SpaceSlip Through Space
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (23)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Cryptic CoatCryptic Coat
- 1Diamond Pick-AxeDiamond Pick-Axe
- 1Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1Goggles of NightGoggles of Night
- 1Golem-Skin GauntletsGolem-Skin Gauntlets
- 1Improvised ArsenalImprovised Arsenal
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
Enchantments (10)
- 1Anointed ProcessionAnointed Procession
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Forging the Tyrite SwordForging the Tyrite Sword
- 1Mechanized ProductionMechanized Production
- 1PariahPariah
- 1Psychic ImpetusPsychic Impetus
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (31)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Access TunnelAccess Tunnel
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1GlimmervoidGlimmervoid
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 3IslandIsland
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Mystic GateMystic Gate
- 4PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Tower of the MagistrateTower of the Magistrate
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island

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Bothersome Quasit

Brash Taunter

Donatello, the Brains

Gemcutter Buccaneer

Goblin Gaveleer

Hydroelectric Specimen

Invisible Stalker

Jaws, Relentless Predator

Knuckles the Echidna

Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Lion Sash

Mother of Runes

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

Portal Mage

Slippery Scoundrel

Spellseeker

Stoneforge Mystic

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan

Weathered Wayfarer

Xorn

Instants (10)

Arcane Denial

Boros Fury-Shield

Comeuppance

Cryptic Command

Ephemerate

Illusionist's Gambit

Parting Gust

Reality Shift

Reins of Power

Teferi's Protection

Sorceries (4)

Fabricate

Open the Armory

Slip Through Space

Winds of Abandon

Artifacts (23)

Arcane Signet

Boros Signet

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

Colossus Hammer

Cryptic Coat

Diamond Pick-Axe

Expedition Map

Goggles of Night

Golem-Skin Gauntlets

Improvised Arsenal

Izzet Signet

Mana Vault

Mox Amber

Robe of Stars

Robe of the Archmagi

Shadowspear

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of Hearth and Home

Talisman of Conviction

The Reaver Cleaver

Thran Power Suit

Enchantments (10)

Anointed Procession

Fighter Class

Forge Anew

Forging the Tyrite Sword

Mechanized Production

Pariah

Psychic Impetus

Rhystic Study

Sigarda's Aid

Smothering Tithe

Lands (20)

Academy Ruins

Access Tunnel

Arid Mesa

Command Tower

Flooded Strand

Glimmervoid

Hallowed Fountain

Inventors' Fair

Mystic Gate

Plateau

Polluted Delta

Rogue's Passage

Rugged Prairie

Sacred Foundry

Scalding Tarn

Skycloud Expanse

Steam Vents

Tower of the Magistrate

Tundra

Volcanic Island

Basics (3)

Island

3 Island

Mountain

4 Mountain

Plains

4 Plains