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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Commander
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Creatures (21)
- 1Brass SquireBrass Squire
- 1Codsworth, Handy HelperCodsworth, Handy Helper
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Danitha, Benalia's HopeDanitha, Benalia's Hope
- 1Giver of RunesGiver of Runes
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Kor OutfitterKor Outfitter
- 1Kor SanctifiersKor Sanctifiers
- 1Kor SpiritdancerKor Spiritdancer
- 1Leonin AbunasLeonin Abunas
- 1Leonin ShikariLeonin Shikari
- 1Marsh ThreaderMarsh Threader
- 1Ondu SpiritdancerOndu Spiritdancer
- 1Palace GuardPalace Guard
- 1Pearl-Ear, Imperial AdvisorPearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Starnheim CourserStarnheim Courser
- 1Stone Haven OutfitterStone Haven Outfitter
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Thunderous OratorThunderous Orator
Instants (2)
- 1And They Shall Know No FearAnd They Shall Know No Fear
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (2)
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (24)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Argentum ArmorArgentum Armor
- 1Basilisk CollarBasilisk Collar
- 1Bitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusBitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Brass KnucklesBrass Knuckles
- 1Celestial ArmorCelestial Armor
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Helm of KaldraHelm of Kaldra
- 1Kaldra CompleatKaldra Compleat
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Nazgûl Battle-MaceNazgûl Battle-Mace
- 1NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1Pearl MedallionPearl Medallion
- 1Rammas Echor, Ancient ShieldRammas Echor, Ancient Shield
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of KaldraSword of Kaldra
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Thran Power SuitThran Power Suit
- 1Trailblazer's BootsTrailblazer's Boots
- 1Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (16)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Armored AscensionArmored Ascension
- 1Celestial MantleCelestial Mantle
- 1Daybreak CoronetDaybreak Coronet
- 1Eldrazi ConscriptionEldrazi Conscription
- 1Guildscorn WardGuildscorn Ward
- 1Holy MantleHoly Mantle
- 1IdolizedIdolized
- 1Light of PromiseLight of Promise
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1Sage's ReverieSage's Reverie
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Songbirds' BlessingSongbirds' Blessing
- 1Spirit MantleSpirit Mantle
- 1Tempest TechniqueTempest Technique
- 1Unquestioned AuthorityUnquestioned Authority
Lands (34)
- 1Cathedral of WarCathedral of War
- 1Emeria, the Sky RuinEmeria, the Sky Ruin
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 28PlainsPlains
- 1Sejiri SteppeSejiri Steppe
- 1Soulstone SanctuarySoulstone Sanctuary
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
Brass Squire
Brass Squire
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kor Outfitter
Kor Outfitter
Kor Sanctifiers
Kor Sanctifiers
Kor Spiritdancer
Kor Spiritdancer
Leonin Abunas
Leonin Abunas
Leonin Shikari
Leonin Shikari
Marsh Threader
Marsh Threader
Ondu Spiritdancer
Ondu Spiritdancer
Palace Guard
Palace Guard
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Starnheim Courser
Starnheim Courser
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stone Haven Outfitter
Stone Haven Outfitter
Thunderous Orator
Thunderous Orator
Instants (2)
And They Shall Know No Fear
And They Shall Know No Fear
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (2)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (24)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Argentum Armor
Argentum Armor
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Brass Knuckles
Brass Knuckles
Celestial Armor
Celestial Armor
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Helm of Kaldra
Helm of Kaldra
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Pearl Medallion
Pearl Medallion
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Kaldra
Sword of Kaldra
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (16)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Armored Ascension
Armored Ascension
Celestial Mantle
Celestial Mantle
Daybreak Coronet
Daybreak Coronet
Eldrazi Conscription
Eldrazi Conscription
Guildscorn Ward
Guildscorn Ward
Holy Mantle
Holy Mantle
Idolized
Idolized
Light of Promise
Light of Promise
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sage's Reverie
Sage's Reverie
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Songbirds' Blessing
Songbirds' Blessing
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Tempest Technique
Tempest Technique
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Lands (6)
Cathedral of War
Cathedral of War
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Sejiri Steppe
Sejiri Steppe
Soulstone Sanctuary
Soulstone Sanctuary
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (1)
Plains
28 Plains