Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful - Expensive Historic
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant CompanionArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulYoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Creatures (19)
- 1Avacyn, Angel of HopeAvacyn, Angel of Hope
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Eight-and-a-Half-TailsEight-and-a-Half-Tails
- 1Gandalf the WhiteGandalf the White
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Isamaru, Hound of KondaIsamaru, Hound of Konda
- 1Kytheon, Hero of AkrosKytheon, Hero of Akros
- 1Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionLae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
- 1Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1Masako the HumorlessMasako the Humorless
- 1Michiko Konda, Truth SeekerMichiko Konda, Truth Seeker
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Nils, Discipline EnforcerNils, Discipline Enforcer
- 1Odric, Master TacticianOdric, Master Tactician
- 1Oriss, Samite GuardianOriss, Samite Guardian
- 1Reidane, God of the WorthyReidane, God of the Worthy
- 1Thalia, Guardian of ThrabenThalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1Thalia, Heretic CatharThalia, Heretic Cathar
- 1Tomik, Distinguished AdvokistTomik, Distinguished Advokist
Instants (16)
- 1Angel's GraceAngel's Grace
- 1Brave the ElementsBrave the Elements
- 1CondemnCondemn
- 1Eerie InterludeEerie Interlude
- 1Everybody Lives!Everybody Lives!
- 1Faith's RewardFaith's Reward
- 1Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1Mana TitheMana Tithe
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Rebuff the WickedRebuff the Wicked
- 1ReprieveReprieve
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Surge of SalvationSurge of Salvation
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Unbreakable FormationUnbreakable Formation
Sorcery (1)
- 1Urza's Ruinous BlastUrza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (19)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Hall of TriumphHall of Triumph
- 1Helm of KaldraHelm of Kaldra
- 1Heroes' PodiumHeroes' Podium
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Luxior, Giada's GiftLuxior, Giada's Gift
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox TantaliteMox Tantalite
- 1Pip-Boy 3000Pip-Boy 3000
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Shield of KaldraShield of Kaldra
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of KaldraSword of Kaldra
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (2)
- 1Flowering of the White TreeFlowering of the White Tree
- 1Legion's LandingLegion's Landing
Planeswalkers (4)
- 1Ajani SteadfastAjani Steadfast
- 1Ajani, Caller of the PrideAjani, Caller of the Pride
- 1Basri KetBasri Ket
- 1Gideon BlackbladeGideon Blackblade
Lands (37)
- 1Dark DepthsDark Depths
- 1Eiganjo CastleEiganjo Castle
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Flagstones of TrokairFlagstones of Trokair
- 1Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Gods' Eye, Gate to the ReikaiGods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 1Kor HavenKor Haven
- 1Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1Miren, the Moaning WellMiren, the Moaning Well
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Rath's EdgeRath's Edge
- 1Serra's SanctumSerra's Sanctum
- 19Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Untaidake, the Cloud KeeperUntaidake, the Cloud Keeper
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Gandalf the White
Gandalf the White
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Masako the Humorless
Masako the Humorless
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
Odric, Master Tactician
Odric, Master Tactician
Oriss, Samite Guardian
Oriss, Samite Guardian
Reidane, God of the Worthy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
Instants (16)
Angel's Grace
Angel's Grace
Brave the Elements
Brave the Elements
Condemn
Condemn
Eerie Interlude
Eerie Interlude
Everybody Lives!
Everybody Lives!
Faith's Reward
Faith's Reward
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Mana Tithe
Mana Tithe
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Rebuff the Wicked
Rebuff the Wicked
Reprieve
Reprieve
Silence
Silence
Surge of Salvation
Surge of Salvation
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Unbreakable Formation
Unbreakable Formation
Sorceries (1)
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (19)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Hall of Triumph
Hall of Triumph
Helm of Kaldra
Helm of Kaldra
Heroes' Podium
Heroes' Podium
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Luxior, Giada's Gift
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Tantalite
Mox Tantalite
Pip-Boy 3000
Pip-Boy 3000
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Shield of Kaldra
Shield of Kaldra
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Kaldra
Sword of Kaldra
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (2)
Flowering of the White Tree
Flowering of the White Tree
Legion's Landing
Legion's Landing
Planeswalkers (4)
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Ajani Steadfast
Ajani Steadfast
Basri Ket
Basri Ket
Gideon Blackblade
Gideon Blackblade
Lands (18)
Dark Depths
Dark Depths
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
Miren, the Moaning Well
Miren, the Moaning Well
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Rath's Edge
Rath's Edge
Serra's Sanctum
Serra's Sanctum
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (1)
Snow-Covered Plains
19 Snow-Covered Plains