Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire - Auras
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
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Decklist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Mondo Gecko, EsquireMondo Gecko, Esquire
Creatures (14)
- 1Akiri, Fearless VoyagerAkiri, Fearless Voyager
- 1Armored SkyhunterArmored Skyhunter
- 1Bruenor BattlehammerBruenor Battlehammer
- 1Cloudsteel KirinCloudsteel Kirin
- 1Danitha Capashen, ParagonDanitha Capashen, Paragon
- 1Halvar, God of BattleHalvar, God of Battle
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Puresteel PaladinPuresteel Paladin
- 1Reyav, Master SmithReyav, Master Smith
- 1Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Stonehewer GiantStonehewer Giant
- 1Twinflame TyrantTwinflame Tyrant
- 1Wyleth, Soul of SteelWyleth, Soul of Steel
Instants (10)
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Deflecting PalmDeflecting Palm
- 1DisenchantDisenchant
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1Legion LeadershipLegion Leadership
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Wear // TearWear // Tear
Sorceries (4)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1Rip ApartRip Apart
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (25)
- 1Aettir and PriwenAettir and Priwen
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basilisk CollarBasilisk Collar
- 1Blackblade ReforgedBlackblade Reforged
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Leyline AxeLeyline Axe
- 1Loxodon WarhammerLoxodon Warhammer
- 1Machinist's ArsenalMachinist's Arsenal
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Masterwork of IngenuityMasterwork of Ingenuity
- 1Ring of the LuciiRing of the Lucii
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1Sword of VengeanceSword of Vengeance
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The Reaver CleaverThe Reaver Cleaver
- 1Trailblazer's BootsTrailblazer's Boots
- 1Two-Handed AxeTwo-Handed Axe
- 1Wrecking Ball ArmWrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (9)
- 1All That GlittersAll That Glitters
- 1Eldrazi ConscriptionEldrazi Conscription
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1Hyena UmbraHyena Umbra
- 1Mantle of the AncientsMantle of the Ancients
- 1Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1Spirit MantleSpirit Mantle
- 1Unquestioned AuthorityUnquestioned Authority
Lands (36)
- 1Axgard ArmoryAxgard Armory
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Furycalm SnarlFurycalm Snarl
- 9MountainMountain
- 11PlainsPlains
- 1RELIQUARY TOWERRELIQUARY TOWER
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Slayers' StrongholdSlayers' Stronghold
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1Sunhome, Fortress of the LegionSunhome, Fortress of the Legion
- 1Temple of TriumphTemple of Triumph
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Wind-Scarred CragWind-Scarred Crag
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Twinflame Tyrant
Twinflame Tyrant
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Instants (10)
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Disenchant
Disenchant
Dispatch
Dispatch
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Legion Leadership
Legion Leadership
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (4)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Rip Apart
Rip Apart
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (25)
Aettir and Priwen
Aettir and Priwen
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Loxodon Warhammer
Loxodon Warhammer
Machinist's Arsenal
Machinist's Arsenal
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Ring of the Lucii
Ring of the Lucii
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Two-Handed Axe
Two-Handed Axe
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (9)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Eldrazi Conscription
Eldrazi Conscription
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Hyena Umbra
Hyena Umbra
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Lands (16)
Axgard Armory
Axgard Armory
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
RELIQUARY TOWER
RELIQUARY TOWER
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Wind-Scarred Crag
Wind-Scarred Crag
Basics (2)
Mountain
9 Mountain
Plains
11 Plains