Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator - Optimized Combo

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Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator - Optimized Combo

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
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Heliod's PilgrimHeliod's Pilgrim
- 1Kitesail LarcenistKitesail Larcenist
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Pirate ShipPirate Ship
- 1Pollywog ProdigyPollywog Prodigy
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Spectral SailorSpectral Sailor
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Trinket MageTrinket Mage
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Instants (17)
- 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
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (6)
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Idyllic TutorIdyllic Tutor
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Unfinished BusinessUnfinished Business
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Springleaf DrumSpringleaf Drum
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Viridian LongbowViridian Longbow
Enchantments (10)
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Freed from the RealFreed from the Real
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1Mind Over MatterMind Over Matter
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Psionic GiftPsionic Gift
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
- 1Trouble in PairsTrouble in Pairs
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Teferi, Time RavelerTeferi, Time Raveler
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Floodfarm VergeFloodfarm Verge
- 1Fomori VaultFomori Vault
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga

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Archivist of Oghma

Cloudsteel Kirin

Drift of Phantasms

Esper Sentinel

Faerie Mastermind

Grand Abolisher

Heliod's Pilgrim

Kitesail Larcenist

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

Pirate Ship

Pollywog Prodigy

Ranger-Captain of Eos

Siren Stormtamer

Spectral Sailor

Stoneforge Mystic

Stonehewer Giant

Thassa's Oracle

The Reality Chip

Trinket Mage

Witch Enchanter

Instants (17)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Cyclonic Rift

Dispatch

Enlightened Tutor

Fierce Guardianship

Flusterstorm

Force of Negation

Force of Will

Into the Flood Maw

March of Swirling Mist

Muddle the Mixture

Mystical Tutor

Pact of Negation

Silence

Sink into Stupor

Swan Song

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (6)

Fabricate

Idyllic Tutor

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Steelshaper's Gift

Unfinished Business

Artifacts (10)

Arcane Signet

Conqueror's Flail

Fellwar Stone

Mask of Memory

Sol Ring

Springleaf Drum

Sword of Fire and Ice

Talisman of Progress

The One Ring

Viridian Longbow

Enchantments (10)

Curiosity

Freed from the Real

Mantle of the Ancients

Mind Over Matter

Mystic Remora

Pemmin's Aura

Psionic Gift

Rhystic Study

Touch the Spirit Realm

Trouble in Pairs

Planeswalkers (2)

Teferi, Time Raveler

Tezzeret the Seeker

Lands (19)

Ancient Tomb

Cavern of Souls

Cephalid Coliseum

City of Brass

Command Tower

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

Exotic Orchard

Flooded Strand

Floodfarm Verge

Fomori Vault

Forbidden Orchard

Hallowed Fountain

Marsh Flats

Meticulous Archive

Otawara, Soaring City

Polluted Delta

Sea of Clouds

Talon Gates of Madara

Urza's Saga

Basics (2)

Island

8 Island

Plains

6 Plains