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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 (20)
- 1Archivist of OghmaArchivist of Oghma
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Aven MindcensorAven Mindcensor
- 1Baral, Chief of ComplianceBaral, Chief of Compliance
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ethersworn CanonistEthersworn Canonist
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Mm'menon, the Right HandMm'menon, the Right Hand
- 1MockingbirdMockingbird
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Stenn, Paranoid PartisanStenn, Paranoid Partisan
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
Instants (20)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (3)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (20)
- 1Adaptive OmnitoolAdaptive Omnitool
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1Rogue's GlovesRogue's Gloves
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (7)
- 1Blind ObedienceBlind Obedience
- 1Copy ArtifactCopy Artifact
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret, Cruel CaptainTezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (27)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1City of TraitorsCity of Traitors
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Fomori VaultFomori Vault
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Archivist of Oghma

Archon of Emeria

Aven Mindcensor

Baral, Chief of Compliance

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Drannith Magistrate

Esper Sentinel

Ethersworn Canonist

Faerie Mastermind

Grand Abolisher

Mm'menon, the Right Hand

Mockingbird

Phyrexian Metamorph

Ranger-Captain of Eos

Siren Stormtamer

Spectral Sailor

Stenn, Paranoid Partisan

Stoneforge Mystic

The Reality Chip

Voice of Victory

Instants (20)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Cyclonic Rift

Dispatch

Enlightened Tutor

Fierce Guardianship

Flusterstorm

Force of Negation

Force of Will

Mental Misstep

Mindbreak Trap

Muddle the Mixture

Mystical Tutor

Pact of Negation

Pongify

Rapid Hybridization

Silence

Sink into Stupor

Swan Song

Swords to Plowshares

Whir of Invention

Sorceries (3)

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Steelshaper's Gift

Artifacts (20)

Adaptive Omnitool

Arcane Signet

Chrome Mox

Conqueror's Flail

Fellwar Stone

Grim Monolith

Helm of the Host

Lotus Petal

Mana Vault

Mask of Memory

Mox Amber

Mox Diamond

Mox Opal

Robe of the Archmagi

Rogue's Gloves

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Sword of Fire and Ice

Talisman of Progress

The One Ring

Enchantments (7)

Blind Obedience

Copy Artifact

Curiosity

Mystic Remora

Rhystic Study

Smothering Tithe

Touch the Spirit Realm

Planeswalkers (1)

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain

Lands (24)

Ancient Tomb

Arid Mesa

Cephalid Coliseum

City of Brass

City of Traitors

Command Tower

Exotic Orchard

Flooded Strand

Floodfarm Verge

Fomori Vault

Gemstone Caverns

Hallowed Fountain

Mana Confluence

Marsh Flats

Meticulous Archive

Misty Rainforest

Otawara, Soaring City

Polluted Delta

Prismatic Vista

Scalding Tarn

Sea of Clouds

Tundra

Urza's Saga

Windswept Heath

Basics (3)

Island

Plains

Snow-Covered Island