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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Prismatic Piper
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1The Prismatic PiperThe Prismatic Piper
Creatures (16)
- 1Accursed WitchAccursed Witch
- 1Alpharael, StonechosenAlpharael, Stonechosen
- 1Anti-Venom, Horrifying HealerAnti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
- 1Ardbert, Warrior of DarknessArdbert, Warrior of Darkness
- 1Bitterbloom BearerBitterbloom Bearer
- 1Blade of the OniBlade of the Oni
- 1Breena, the DemagogueBreena, the Demagogue
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1EmptinessEmptiness
- 1Gix, Yawgmoth PraetorGix, Yawgmoth Praetor
- 1Gonti, Night MinisterGonti, Night Minister
- 1Gwenom, RemorselessGwenom, Remorseless
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Squall, SeeD MercenarySquall, SeeD Mercenary
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Windborn MuseWindborn Muse
Instants (4)
- 1DarknessDarkness
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Restoration MagicRestoration Magic
- 1SilenceSilence
Sorceries (6)
- 1Behold the Sinister Six!Behold the Sinister Six!
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Morningtide's LightMorningtide's Light
- 1ReplenishReplenish
- 1Secret RendezvousSecret Rendezvous
- 1VindicateVindicate
Artifacts (22)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1Arm-Mounted AnchorArm-Mounted Anchor
- 1Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Captain's HookCaptain's Hook
- 1Cloud KeyCloud Key
- 1Grappling HookGrappling Hook
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Lithoform EngineLithoform Engine
- 1Machinist's ArsenalMachinist's Arsenal
- 1Mask of GriselbrandMask of Griselbrand
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Once and FutureSword of Once and Future
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Transmogrant's CrownTransmogrant's Crown
- 1Vorpal SwordVorpal Sword
- 1White AuraciteWhite Auracite
- 1Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (12)
- 1Cruel RealityCruel Reality
- 1Curse of LeechesCurse of Leeches
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1Ghoulish ImpetusGhoulish Impetus
- 1Noble HeritageNoble Heritage
- 1Sigil of the Empty ThroneSigil of the Empty Throne
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Sphere of SafetySphere of Safety
- 1Torment of ScarabsTorment of Scarabs
- 1Trespasser's CurseTrespasser's Curse
- 1Vow of TormentVow of Torment
- 1With Great Power . . .With Great Power . . .
Lands (38)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Citadel GateCitadel Gate
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Maze of IthMaze of Ith
- 1Night MarketNight Market
- 14PlainsPlains
- 1Shimmerdrift ValeShimmerdrift Vale
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Sunken CitadelSunken Citadel
- 14SwampSwamp
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
Accursed Witch
Accursed Witch
Alpharael, Stonechosen
Alpharael, Stonechosen
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Bitterbloom Bearer
Bitterbloom Bearer
Blade of the Oni
Blade of the Oni
Breena, the Demagogue
Breena, the Demagogue
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Emptiness
Emptiness
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
Gonti, Night Minister
Gonti, Night Minister
Gwenom, Remorseless
Gwenom, Remorseless
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Windborn Muse
Windborn Muse
Instants (4)
Darkness
Darkness
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Silence
Silence
Sorceries (6)
Behold the Sinister Six!
Behold the Sinister Six!
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Morningtide's Light
Morningtide's Light
Replenish
Replenish
Secret Rendezvous
Secret Rendezvous
Vindicate
Vindicate
Artifacts (22)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Arm-Mounted Anchor
Arm-Mounted Anchor
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Captain's Hook
Captain's Hook
Cloud Key
Cloud Key
Grappling Hook
Grappling Hook
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Lithoform Engine
Lithoform Engine
Machinist's Arsenal
Machinist's Arsenal
Mask of Griselbrand
Mask of Griselbrand
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Once and Future
Sword of Once and Future
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Transmogrant's Crown
Transmogrant's Crown
Vorpal Sword
Vorpal Sword
White Auracite
White Auracite
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (12)
Cruel Reality
Cruel Reality
Curse of Leeches
Curse of Leeches
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Ghoulish Impetus
Ghoulish Impetus
Noble Heritage
Noble Heritage
Sigil of the Empty Throne
Sigil of the Empty Throne
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Sphere of Safety
Sphere of Safety
Torment of Scarabs
Torment of Scarabs
Trespasser's Curse
Trespasser's Curse
Vow of Torment
Vow of Torment
With Great Power . . .
With Great Power . . .
Lands (10)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Citadel Gate
Citadel Gate
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Maze of Ith
Maze of Ith
Night Market
Night Market
Shimmerdrift Vale
Shimmerdrift Vale
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Sunken Citadel
Sunken Citadel
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Basics (2)
Plains
14 Plains
Swamp
14 Swamp