Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful - Historic
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant CompanionArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rank #2,408
22decks
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Average Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulYoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- 1 Abstergo EntertainmentAbstergo Entertainment
- 1 Adelbert SteinerAdelbert Steiner
- 1 Aerith GainsboroughAerith Gainsborough
- 1 Aettir and PriwenAettir and Priwen
- 1 Ajani, Caller of the PrideAjani, Caller of the Pride
- 1 Alisaie LeveilleurAlisaie Leveilleur
- 1 All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1 Andúril, Narsil ReforgedAndúril, Narsil Reforged
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Ashe, Princess of DalmascaAshe, Princess of Dalmasca
- 1 Auron, Venerated GuardianAuron, Venerated Guardian
- 1 Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1 Boromir, Warden of the TowerBoromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1 Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1 Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Conformer ShurikenConformer Shuriken
- 1 Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1 Eiganjo CastleEiganjo Castle
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elena, Turk RecruitElena, Turk Recruit
- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1 Excalibur, Sword of EdenExcalibur, Sword of Eden
- 1 Flagstones of TrokairFlagstones of Trokair
- 1 Flaming FistFlaming Fist
- 1 Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1 Flowering of the White TreeFlowering of the White Tree
- 1 G'raha TiaG'raha Tia
- 1 Gatta and LuzzuGatta and Luzzu
- 1 Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1 Gods' Eye, Gate to the ReikaiGods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
- 1 Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1 Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1 Heroes' PodiumHeroes' Podium
- 1 Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 1 Isamaru, Hound of KondaIsamaru, Hound of Konda
- 1 Keleth, Sunmane FamiliarKeleth, Sunmane Familiar
- 1 Kor HavenKor Haven
- 1 Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionLae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
- 1 Land TaxLand Tax
- 1 Legion's LandingLegion's Landing
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1 Lord Jyscal GuadoLord Jyscal Guado
- 1 Lost JitteLost Jitte
- 1 Luxior, Giada's GiftLuxior, Giada's Gift
- 1 Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1 Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 1 Miren, the Moaning WellMiren, the Moaning Well
- 1 Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1 Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 Oketra's MonumentOketra's Monument
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 19 PlainsPlains
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Skrelv, Defector MiteSkrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Tarrian's SoulcleaverTarrian's Soulcleaver
- 1 Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1 Thalia, Heretic CatharThalia, Heretic Cathar
- 1 The Eternal WandererThe Eternal Wanderer
- 1 The Grey HavensThe Grey Havens
- 1 The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1 The SeriemaThe Seriema
- 1 Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1 Untaidake, the Cloud KeeperUntaidake, the Cloud Keeper
- 1 Urza's Ruinous BlastUrza's Ruinous Blast
- 1 Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
- 1 Zack FairZack Fair
Adelbert Steiner
Adelbert Steiner
Aerith Gainsborough
Aerith Gainsborough
Alisaie Leveilleur
Alisaie Leveilleur
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Elena, Turk Recruit
Elena, Turk Recruit
Gatta and Luzzu
Gatta and Luzzu
G'raha Tia
G'raha Tia
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Lord Jyscal Guado
Lord Jyscal Guado
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (6)
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (3)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (23)
Aettir and Priwen
Aettir and Priwen
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conformer Shuriken
Conformer Shuriken
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Heroes' Podium
Heroes' Podium
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lost Jitte
Lost Jitte
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Oketra's Monument
Oketra's Monument
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
The Seriema
The Seriema
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (6)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Flaming Fist
Flaming Fist
Flowering of the White Tree
Flowering of the White Tree
Land Tax
Land Tax
Legion's Landing
Legion's Landing
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Planeswalkers (2)
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
The Eternal Wanderer
The Eternal Wanderer
Lands (16)
Abstergo Entertainment
Abstergo Entertainment
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Flagstones of Trokair
Flagstones of Trokair
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Kor Haven
Kor Haven
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Miren, the Moaning Well
Miren, the Moaning Well
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
The Grey Havens
The Grey Havens
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Basics (1)
Plains
19 Plains