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Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth - Optimized Control
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Rank #2,664
3decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Tidus, Zanarkand FaythTidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Creatures (17)
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Elvish MysticElvish Mystic
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Kutzil, Malamet ExemplarKutzil, Malamet Exemplar
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Noble HierarchNoble Hierarch
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Tyvar, the PummelerTyvar, the Pummeler
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (19)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Archdruid's CharmArchdruid's Charm
- 1Auroral ProcessionAuroral Procession
- 1Consult the Star ChartsConsult the Star Charts
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DefabricateDefabricate
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1ForbidForbid
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Three Steps AheadThree Steps Ahead
- 1TurnaboutTurnabout
Sorceries (3)
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1WargateWargate
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (16)
- 1Celestial ArmorCelestial Armor
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Dino DNADino DNA
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Mirage MirrorMirage Mirror
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Pariah's ShieldPariah's Shield
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Stitcher's GraftStitcher's Graft
- 1The AethersparkThe Aetherspark
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (11)
- 1Alpha AuthorityAlpha Authority
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Armadillo CloakArmadillo Cloak
- 1AwakeningAwakening
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
- 1Unflinching CourageUnflinching Courage
- 1Wilderness ReclamationWilderness Reclamation
Lands (32)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bountiful PromenadeBountiful Promenade
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 3ForestForest
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Spara's HeadquartersSpara's Headquarters
- 1Sunpetal GroveSunpetal Grove
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Noble Hierarch
Noble Hierarch
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tyvar, the Pummeler
Tyvar, the Pummeler
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (19)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Archdruid's Charm
Archdruid's Charm
Auroral Procession
Auroral Procession
Consult the Star Charts
Consult the Star Charts
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Defabricate
Defabricate
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Forbid
Forbid
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Three Steps Ahead
Three Steps Ahead
Turnabout
Turnabout
Sorceries (3)
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Wargate
Wargate
Winds of Abandon
Winds of Abandon
Artifacts (16)
Celestial Armor
Celestial Armor
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Dino DNA
Dino DNA
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Mirage Mirror
Mirage Mirror
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Pariah's Shield
Pariah's Shield
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Stitcher's Graft
Stitcher's Graft
The Aetherspark
The Aetherspark
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (11)
Alpha Authority
Alpha Authority
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Armadillo Cloak
Armadillo Cloak
Awakening
Awakening
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sterling Grove
Sterling Grove
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Unflinching Courage
Unflinching Courage
Wilderness Reclamation
Wilderness Reclamation
Lands (23)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bountiful Promenade
Bountiful Promenade
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Savannah
Savannah
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Spara's Headquarters
Spara's Headquarters
Sunpetal Grove
Sunpetal Grove
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (3)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
3 Island
Plains
3 Plains