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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

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Decklist

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Malcolm, Keen-Eyed NavigatorMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Creatures (29)
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Boromir, Warden of the TowerBoromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1Containment PriestContainment Priest
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Elesh Norn, Grand CenobiteElesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ethersworn CanonistEthersworn Canonist
- 1FatespinnerFatespinner
- 1Ghostly PilfererGhostly Pilferer
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Jin-Gitaxias, Progress TyrantJin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
- 1Linvala, Keeper of SilenceLinvala, Keeper of Silence
- 1Loxodon GatekeeperLoxodon Gatekeeper
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Oaken SirenOaken Siren
- 1Recruiter of the GuardRecruiter of the Guard
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Skrelv, Defector MiteSkrelv, Defector Mite
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Spelltithe EnforcerSpelltithe Enforcer
- 1Spyglass SirenSpyglass Siren
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Teferi, Mage of ZhalfirTeferi, Mage of Zhalfir
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1Trophy MageTrophy Mage
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heliod's InterventionHeliod's Intervention
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Nexus of FateNexus of Fate
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (5)
- 1Emeria's CallEmeria's Call
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (11)
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Inspiring StatuaryInspiring Statuary
- 1Knowledge PoolKnowledge Pool
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1SpellbinderSpellbinder
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (4)
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (33)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Hengegate PathwayHengegate Pathway
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Archon of Emeria

Boromir, Warden of the Tower

Containment Priest

Drannith Magistrate

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Esper Sentinel

Ethersworn Canonist

Fatespinner

Ghostly Pilferer

Giver of Runes

Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant

Linvala, Keeper of Silence

Loxodon Gatekeeper

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

Mother of Runes

Oaken Siren

Recruiter of the Guard

Selfless Spirit

Siren Stormtamer

Skrelv, Defector Mite

Spectral Sailor

Spelltithe Enforcer

Spyglass Siren

Stoneforge Mystic

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir

The Reality Chip

Trinket Mage

Trophy Mage

Witch Enchanter

Instants (15)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Cyclonic Rift

Dispatch

Dovin's Veto

Enlightened Tutor

Force of Negation

Force of Will

Heliod's Intervention

Mystical Tutor

Nexus of Fate

Pact of Negation

Path to Exile

Sink into Stupor

Swan Song

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (5)

Emeria's Call

Fabricate

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Steelshaper's Gift

Artifacts (11)

Blackblade Reforged

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

Inspiring Statuary

Knowledge Pool

Robe of the Archmagi

Sol Ring

Spellbinder

Swiftfoot Boots

The Key to the Vault

The One Ring

Umezawa's Jitte

Enchantments (4)

Curiosity

Mystic Remora

Rhystic Study

Touch the Spirit Realm

Planeswalkers (1)

Tezzeret the Seeker

Lands (17)

Academy Ruins

Adarkar Wastes

Cavern of Souls

Command Tower

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

Flooded Strand

Floodfarm Verge

Glacial Fortress

Hallowed Fountain

Hengegate Pathway

Meticulous Archive

Minas Tirith

Prairie Stream

Prismatic Vista

Sea of Clouds

Skycloud Expanse

Windswept Heath

Basics (2)

Island

9 Island

Plains

7 Plains