Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator - Artifacts
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Rank #4,198
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Malcolm, Keen-Eyed NavigatorMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Creatures (15)
- 1Akal Pakal, First Among EqualsAkal Pakal, First Among Equals
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Danitha, Benalia's HopeDanitha, Benalia's Hope
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Overlord of the FloodpitsOverlord of the Floodpits
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sai, Master ThopteristSai, Master Thopterist
- 1Spyglass SirenSpyglass Siren
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Storm Fleet NegotiatorStorm Fleet Negotiator
- 1Synth InfiltratorSynth Infiltrator
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Disruption ProtocolDisruption Protocol
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1Metallic RebukeMetallic Rebuke
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Strix SerenadeStrix Serenade
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Valorous StanceValorous Stance
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
- 1Anchor to RealityAnchor to Reality
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Gift of EstatesGift of Estates
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Single CombatSingle Combat
- 1Time WipeTime Wipe
Artifacts (18)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Dream-Thief's BandanaDream-Thief's Bandana
- 1FireshriekerFireshrieker
- 1Goldvein PickGoldvein Pick
- 1Inspiring StatuaryInspiring Statuary
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Prototype PortalPrototype Portal
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Sculpting SteelSculpting Steel
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1Thousand Moons SmithyThousand Moons Smithy
- 1Whispersilk CloakWhispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (9)
- 1Blind ObedienceBlind Obedience
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Darksteel MutationDarksteel Mutation
- 1Duelist's HeritageDuelist's Heritage
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Staggering InsightStaggering Insight
Lands (38)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Archway of InnovationArchway of Innovation
- 1Azorius GuildgateAzorius Guildgate
- 1Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 1Celestial ColonnadeCelestial Colonnade
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Glacial FloodplainGlacial Floodplain
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Irrigated FarmlandIrrigated Farmland
- 10IslandIsland
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1Nimbus MazeNimbus Maze
- 1Opal PalaceOpal Palace
- 8PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1RELIQUARY TOWERRELIQUARY TOWER
- 1Razortide BridgeRazortide Bridge
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Overlord of the Floodpits
Overlord of the Floodpits
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sai, Master Thopterist
Sai, Master Thopterist
Spyglass Siren
Spyglass Siren
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Synth Infiltrator
Synth Infiltrator
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Trophy Mage
Trophy Mage
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Disruption Protocol
Disruption Protocol
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Metallic Rebuke
Metallic Rebuke
Negate
Negate
Strix Serenade
Strix Serenade
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Valorous Stance
Valorous Stance
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Anchor to Reality
Anchor to Reality
Fabricate
Fabricate
Gift of Estates
Gift of Estates
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Single Combat
Single Combat
Time Wipe
Time Wipe
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Dream-Thief's Bandana
Fireshrieker
Fireshrieker
Goldvein Pick
Goldvein Pick
Inspiring Statuary
Inspiring Statuary
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Prototype Portal
Prototype Portal
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Sculpting Steel
Sculpting Steel
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Thousand Moons Smithy
Thousand Moons Smithy
Whispersilk Cloak
Whispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (9)
Blind Obedience
Blind Obedience
Curiosity
Curiosity
Darksteel Mutation
Darksteel Mutation
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Staggering Insight
Staggering Insight
Lands (20)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Archway of Innovation
Archway of Innovation
Azorius Guildgate
Azorius Guildgate
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Celestial Colonnade
Celestial Colonnade
Command Tower
Command Tower
Glacial Floodplain
Glacial Floodplain
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Irrigated Farmland
Irrigated Farmland
Meticulous Archive
Meticulous Archive
Nimbus Maze
Nimbus Maze
Opal Palace
Opal Palace
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Razortide Bridge
Razortide Bridge
RELIQUARY TOWER
RELIQUARY TOWER
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Basics (2)
Island
10 Island
Plains
8 Plains