Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept - Expensive Equipment
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)
- 1Adelbert SteinerAdelbert Steiner
- 1Arna Kennerüd, SkycaptainArna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
- 1Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Emry, Lurker of the LochEmry, Lurker of the Loch
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Noctis, Prince of LucisNoctis, Prince of Lucis
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer
Instants (12)
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (7)
- 1DamnDamn
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Spirit Water RevivalSpirit Water Revival
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (26)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Gisa's Favorite ShovelGisa's Favorite Shovel
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Mask of RiddlesMask of Riddles
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of Light and ShadowSword of Light and Shadow
- 1Sword of Sinew and SteelSword of Sinew and Steel
- 1Sword of War and PeaceSword of War and Peace
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of HierarchyTalisman of Hierarchy
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (4)
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (33)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darksteel CitadelDarksteel Citadel
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Raffine's TowerRaffine's Tower
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
- 1Vault of WhispersVault of Whispers
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Adelbert Steiner
Adelbert Steiner
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Instants (12)
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (7)
Damn
Damn
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Fabricate
Fabricate
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Spirit Water Revival
Spirit Water Revival
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (26)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Mask of Riddles
Mask of Riddles
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of War and Peace
Sword of War and Peace
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (4)
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (26)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darksteel Citadel
Darksteel Citadel
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Raffine's Tower
Raffine's Tower
Scrubland
Scrubland
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Tundra
Tundra
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Vault of Champions
Vault of Champions
Vault of Whispers
Vault of Whispers
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
2 Island
Plains
3 Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp