Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful - Expensive Voltron

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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

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulYoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Creatures (27)
- 1Anti-Venom, Horrifying HealerAnti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
- 1Celestine, the Living SaintCelestine, the Living Saint
- 1Cid, Freeflier PilotCid, Freeflier Pilot
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grand AbolisherGrand Abolisher
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Karmic GuideKarmic Guide
- 1MetalworkerMetalworker
- 1Myrel, Shield of ArgiveMyrel, Shield of Argive
- 1Phelia, Exuberant ShepherdPhelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Recruiter of the GuardRecruiter of the Guard
- 1Salvage ScoutSalvage Scout
- 1Serra AscendantSerra Ascendant
- 1Silent ArbiterSilent Arbiter
- 1Skyclave ApparitionSkyclave Apparition
- 1Spectacular Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Sun TitanSun Titan
- 1Teshar, Ancestor's ApostleTeshar, Ancestor's Apostle
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1Weathered WayfarerWeathered Wayfarer
Instants (2)
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (3)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Winds of AbandonWinds of Abandon
Artifacts (28)
- 1Andúril, Narsil ReforgedAndúril, Narsil Reforged
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Blade of SelvesBlade of Selves
- 1Caduceus, Staff of HermesCaduceus, Staff of Hermes
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1GodsendGodsend
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Leyline AxeLeyline Axe
- 1Lost JitteLost Jitte
- 1Luxior, Giada's GiftLuxior, Giada's Gift
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Pip-Boy 3000Pip-Boy 3000
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of Light and ShadowSword of Light and Shadow
- 1Sword of Truth and JusticeSword of Truth and Justice
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1The Mind StoneThe Mind Stone
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (4)
- 1Aura of SilenceAura of Silence
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Archangel ElspethArchangel Elspeth
- 1Elspeth, Storm SlayerElspeth, Storm Slayer
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Eiganjo CastleEiganjo Castle
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Emeria, the Sky RuinEmeria, the Sky Ruin
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Inkmoth NexusInkmoth Nexus
- 1Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
- 1Kor HavenKor Haven
- 1Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 1Mishra's WorkshopMishra's Workshop
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 19PlainsPlains

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Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer

Celestine, the Living Saint

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Codsworth, Handy Helper

Drannith Magistrate

Esper Sentinel

Grand Abolisher

Halvar, God of Battle

Karmic Guide

Metalworker

Myrel, Shield of Argive

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

Puresteel Paladin

Ranger-Captain of Eos

Recruiter of the Guard

Salvage Scout

Serra Ascendant

Silent Arbiter

Skyclave Apparition

Spectacular Spider-Man

Sram, Senior Edificer

Stoneforge Mystic

Sun Titan

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle

Voice of Victory

Weathered Wayfarer

Instants (2)

Enlightened Tutor

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (3)

Open the Armory

Steelshaper's Gift

Winds of Abandon

Artifacts (28)

Andúril, Narsil Reforged

Arcane Signet

Blade of Selves

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

Colossus Hammer

Commander's Plate

Godsend

Grim Monolith

Helm of the Host

Leyline Axe

Lost Jitte

Luxior, Giada's Gift

Mox Amber

Mox Opal

Pip-Boy 3000

Shadowspear

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Swiftfoot Boots

Sword of Feast and Famine

Sword of Fire and Ice

Sword of Hearth and Home

Sword of Light and Shadow

Sword of the Animist

Sword of Truth and Justice

The Mind Stone

The One Ring

Umezawa's Jitte

Enchantments (4)

Aura of Silence

Forge Anew

Sigarda's Aid

Smothering Tithe

Planeswalkers (2)

Archangel Elspeth

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

Lands (13)

Ancient Tomb

Cavern of Souls

Eiganjo Castle

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

Emeria, the Sky Ruin

Gemstone Caverns

Hall of Heliod's Generosity

Inkmoth Nexus

Inventors' Fair

Kor Haven

Minas Tirith

Mishra's Workshop

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

Basics (1)

Plains

19 Plains