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

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

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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
- 1Starfield ShepherdStarfield Shepherd
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Teferi, Mage of ZhalfirTeferi, Mage of Zhalfir
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Warkite MarauderWarkite Marauder
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Instants (13)
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Farsight RitualFarsight Ritual
- 1Heliod's InterventionHeliod's Intervention
- 1Loran's EscapeLoran's Escape
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Nexus of FateNexus of Fate
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (5)
- 1Emeria's CallEmeria's Call
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (12)
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Bloodforged Battle-AxeBloodforged Battle-Axe
- 1Inspiring StatuaryInspiring Statuary
- 1Knowledge PoolKnowledge Pool
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1SpellbinderSpellbinder
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Truth and JusticeSword of Truth and Justice
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (3)
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret, Cruel CaptainTezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (35)
- 1Abstergo EntertainmentAbstergo Entertainment
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Hengegate PathwayHengegate Pathway
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Saprazzan SkerrySaprazzan Skerry
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Seachrome CoastSeachrome Coast
- 1Skycloud ExpanseSkycloud Expanse
- 1Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 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

Starfield Shepherd

Stoneforge Mystic

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir

The Reality Chip

Warkite Marauder

Witch Enchanter

Instants (13)

Dovin's Veto

Farsight Ritual

Heliod's Intervention

Loran's Escape

Muddle the Mixture

Mystical Tutor

Nexus of Fate

Pact of Negation

Path to Exile

Reality Shift

Sink into Stupor

Swan Song

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (5)

Emeria's Call

Open the Armory

Sevinne's Reclamation

Steelshaper's Gift

Winds of Abandon

Artifacts (12)

Blackblade Reforged

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

Inspiring Statuary

Knowledge Pool

Robe of the Archmagi

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Spellbinder

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of Truth and Justice

The Key to the Vault

Umezawa's Jitte

Enchantments (3)

Curiosity

Mystic Remora

Rhystic Study

Planeswalkers (1)

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain

Lands (19)

Abstergo Entertainment

Academy Ruins

Adarkar Wastes

Command Tower

Flooded Strand

Glacial Fortress

Hallowed Fountain

Hengegate Pathway

Mana Confluence

Meticulous Archive

Port Town

Prairie Stream

Prismatic Vista

Saprazzan Skerry

Seachrome Coast

Sea of Clouds

Skycloud Expanse

Temple of Enlightenment

Windswept Heath

Basics (2)

Island

9 Island

Plains

7 Plains