Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept - Control
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Silas Renn, Seeker AdeptSilas Renn, Seeker Adept
Creatures (16)
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Deputy of DetentionDeputy of Detention
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Evil TwinEvil Twin
- 1King T'ChallaKing T'Challa
- 1Mocking DoppelgangerMocking Doppelganger
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Pirated CopyPirated Copy
- 1Reflector MageReflector Mage
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Mighty Thor, Jane FosterThe Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1The VisionThe Vision
- 1Tribute MageTribute Mage
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Echoing TruthEchoing Truth
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1FumbleFumble
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1The EndThe End
Sorceries (7)
- 1DichotomancyDichotomancy
- 1EradicateEradicate
- 1MimeofactureMimeofacture
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sever the BloodlineSever the Bloodline
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (20)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Assault SuitAssault Suit
- 1Captain's HookCaptain's Hook
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Iron Man ArmorIron Man Armor
- 1Mask of RiddlesMask of Riddles
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Pact WeaponPact Weapon
- 1Pariah's ShieldPariah's Shield
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Spy KitSpy Kit
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
Enchantments (7)
- 1BanishmentBanishment
- 1Cornered MarketCornered Market
- 1Darksteel MutationDarksteel Mutation
- 1Detention SphereDetention Sphere
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Glasswing GraceGlasswing Grace
- 1MirrormadeMirrormade
Lands (33)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Contaminated LandscapeContaminated Landscape
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Raffine's TowerRaffine's Tower
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Deputy of Detention
Deputy of Detention
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Evil Twin
Evil Twin
King T'Challa
King T'Challa
Mocking Doppelganger
Mocking Doppelganger
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Pirated Copy
Pirated Copy
Reflector Mage
Reflector Mage
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
The Vision
The Vision
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Echoing Truth
Echoing Truth
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Fumble
Fumble
Into the Flood Maw
Into the Flood Maw
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
The End
The End
Sorceries (7)
Dichotomancy
Dichotomancy
Eradicate
Eradicate
Mimeofacture
Mimeofacture
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Sever the Bloodline
Sever the Bloodline
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (20)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Assault Suit
Assault Suit
Captain's Hook
Captain's Hook
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Iron Man Armor
Iron Man Armor
Mask of Riddles
Mask of Riddles
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Pact Weapon
Pact Weapon
Pariah's Shield
Pariah's Shield
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Spy Kit
Spy Kit
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Enchantments (7)
Banishment
Banishment
Cornered Market
Cornered Market
Darksteel Mutation
Darksteel Mutation
Detention Sphere
Detention Sphere
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Glasswing Grace
Glasswing Grace
Mirrormade
Mirrormade
Lands (21)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arcane Sanctum
Arcane Sanctum
Caves of Koilos
Caves of Koilos
Command Tower
Command Tower
Contaminated Landscape
Contaminated Landscape
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Isolated Chapel
Isolated Chapel
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Raffine's Tower
Raffine's Tower
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
4 Island
Plains
5 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamp