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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Tana, the Bloodsower

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Commanders
- 1Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1Tana, the BloodsowerTana, the Bloodsower
Creatures (35)
- 1Alexios, Deimos of KosmosAlexios, Deimos of Kosmos
- 1Archon of EmeriaArchon of Emeria
- 1Archon of Valor's ReachArchon of Valor's Reach
- 1Avabruck CaretakerAvabruck Caretaker
- 1Avacyn's PilgrimAvacyn's Pilgrim
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Clarion ConquerorClarion Conqueror
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Deep Gnome TerramancerDeep Gnome Terramancer
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Drannith MagistrateDrannith Magistrate
- 1Elvish Spirit GuideElvish Spirit Guide
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ethersworn CanonistEthersworn Canonist
- 1Faeburrow ElderFaeburrow Elder
- 1Godo, Bandit WarlordGodo, Bandit Warlord
- 1Kellan, the Fae-BloodedKellan, the Fae-Blooded
- 1Knuckles the EchidnaKnuckles the Echidna
- 1Kutzil, Malamet ExemplarKutzil, Malamet Exemplar
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Michelangelo, ImproviserMichelangelo, Improviser
- 1Ojer Kaslem, Deepest GrowthOjer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Shalai, Voice of PlentyShalai, Voice of Plenty
- 1Sigarda, Font of BlessingsSigarda, Font of Blessings
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Slicer, Hired MuscleSlicer, Hired Muscle
- 1Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1Tataru TaruTataru Taru
- 1The Cabbage MerchantThe Cabbage Merchant
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
- 1Yasharn, Implacable EarthYasharn, Implacable Earth
Instants (7)
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Eladamri's CallEladamri's Call
- 1PyroblastPyroblast
- 1Red Elemental BlastRed Elemental Blast
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (6)
- 1Bridgeworks BattleBridgeworks Battle
- 1Eldritch EvolutionEldritch Evolution
- 1EurekaEureka
- 1Shatterskull SmashingShatterskull Smashing
- 1Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1Stump StompStump Stomp
Artifacts (22)
- 1Buster SwordBuster Sword
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1Dowsing DaggerDowsing Dagger
- 1Fishing GearFishing Gear
- 1Hammer of NazahnHammer of Nazahn
- 1Helm of the HostHelm of the Host
- 1Lost JitteLost Jitte
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Pip-Boy 3000Pip-Boy 3000
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Strength-Testing HammerStrength-Testing Hammer
- 1Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1Sword of Forge and FrontierSword of Forge and Frontier
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Vexing BaubleVexing Bauble
Enchantments (5)
- 1Deafening SilenceDeafening Silence
- 1Fighter ClassFighter Class
- 1High NoonHigh Noon
- 1Lurking PredatorsLurking Predators
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
Lands (23)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arena of GloryArena of Glory
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1City of TraitorsCity of Traitors
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Snow-Covered ForestSnow-Covered Forest
- 1Starting TownStarting Town
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills

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Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos

Archon of Emeria

Archon of Valor's Reach

Avabruck Caretaker

Avacyn's Pilgrim

Birds of Paradise

Bloom Tender

Clarion Conqueror

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Deep Gnome Terramancer

Delighted Halfling

Drannith Magistrate

Elvish Spirit Guide

Esper Sentinel

Ethersworn Canonist

Faeburrow Elder

Godo, Bandit Warlord

Kellan, the Fae-Blooded

Knuckles the Echidna

Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar

Llanowar Elves

Michelangelo, Improviser

Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth

Professional Face-Breaker

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Shalai, Voice of Plenty

Sigarda, Font of Blessings

Simian Spirit Guide

Slicer, Hired Muscle

Stoneforge Mystic

Tataru Taru

The Cabbage Merchant

Voice of Victory

Witch Enchanter

Yasharn, Implacable Earth

Instants (7)

Chord of Calling

Crop Rotation

Deflecting Swat

Eladamri's Call

Pyroblast

Red Elemental Blast

Worldly Tutor

Sorceries (6)

Bridgeworks Battle

Eldritch Evolution

Eureka

Shatterskull Smashing

Steelshaper's Gift

Stump Stomp

Artifacts (22)

Buster Sword

Chrome Mox

Colossus Hammer

Commander's Plate

Dowsing Dagger

Fishing Gear

Hammer of Nazahn

Helm of the Host

Lost Jitte

Lotus Petal

Mana Vault

Mox Amber

Mox Diamond

Mox Opal

Pip-Boy 3000

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Strength-Testing Hammer

Sword of Fire and Ice

Sword of Forge and Frontier

Sword of Hearth and Home

Vexing Bauble

Enchantments (5)

Deafening Silence

Fighter Class

High Noon

Lurking Predators

Smothering Tithe

Lands (22)

Ancient Tomb

Arena of Glory

Arid Mesa

Boseiju, Who Endures

City of Brass

City of Traitors

Command Tower

Exotic Orchard

Gaea's Cradle

Gemstone Caverns

Mana Confluence

Misty Rainforest

Plateau

Savannah

Starting Town

Stomping Ground

Taiga

Temple Garden

Urza's Saga

Verdant Catacombs

Windswept Heath

Wooded Foothills

Basics (1)

Snow-Covered Forest