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Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth - Upgraded Control
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Rank #2,668
3decks
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Tidus, Zanarkand FaythTidus, Zanarkand Fayth
Creatures (14)
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Azusa, Lost but SeekingAzusa, Lost but Seeking
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Faithbound JudgeFaithbound Judge
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Kutzil, Malamet ExemplarKutzil, Malamet Exemplar
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Galadriel's DismissalGaladriel's Dismissal
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Permission DeniedPermission Denied
- 1ReprieveReprieve
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (7)
- 1Dismantling WaveDismantling Wave
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Time WipeTime Wipe
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Belt of Giant StrengthBelt of Giant Strength
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Genji GloveGenji Glove
- 1Grafted ExoskeletonGrafted Exoskeleton
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Robe of StarsRobe of Stars
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
Enchantments (16)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Ancestral MaskAncestral Mask
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Armadillo CloakArmadillo Cloak
- 1Bear UmbraBear Umbra
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Elspeth Conquers DeathElspeth Conquers Death
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Spirit MantleSpirit Mantle
- 1Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1Strong BackStrong Back
- 1Twinblade BlessingTwinblade Blessing
- 1Unflinching CourageUnflinching Courage
- 1Unquestioned AuthorityUnquestioned Authority
Lands (35)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 3ForestForest
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Spara's HeadquartersSpara's Headquarters
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Urban RetreatUrban Retreat
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Willowrush VergeWillowrush Verge
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Faithbound Judge
Faithbound Judge
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Galadriel's Dismissal
Galadriel's Dismissal
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Permission Denied
Permission Denied
Reprieve
Reprieve
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (7)
Dismantling Wave
Dismantling Wave
Fabricate
Fabricate
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Three Visits
Three Visits
Time Wipe
Time Wipe
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Belt of Giant Strength
Belt of Giant Strength
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Grafted Exoskeleton
Grafted Exoskeleton
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Enchantments (16)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Ancestral Mask
Ancestral Mask
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Armadillo Cloak
Armadillo Cloak
Bear Umbra
Bear Umbra
Curiosity
Curiosity
Elspeth Conquers Death
Elspeth Conquers Death
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Sterling Grove
Sterling Grove
Strong Back
Strong Back
Twinblade Blessing
Twinblade Blessing
Unflinching Courage
Unflinching Courage
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Lands (25)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
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
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Savannah
Savannah
Spara's Headquarters
Spara's Headquarters
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Tundra
Tundra
Urban Retreat
Urban Retreat
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Willowrush Verge
Willowrush Verge
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (3)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
4 Island
Plains
3 Plains