Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist - Expensive

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,306
6decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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Average Decklist

Auriok Steelshaper
Auriok Steelshaper
Balan, Wandering Knight
Balan, Wandering Knight
Brass Squire
Brass Squire
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Foundry Inspector
Foundry Inspector
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Leonin Abunas
Leonin Abunas
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Sun Titan
Sun Titan
Instants (4)
Dispatch
Dispatch
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (3)
Farewell
Farewell
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (32)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Dragonfire Blade
Dragonfire Blade
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Fireshrieker
Fireshrieker
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Plate Armor
Plate Armor
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Body and Mind
Sword of Body and Mind
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Truth and Justice
Sword of Truth and Justice
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of War and Peace
Sword of War and Peace
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Enchantments (6)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Ethereal Armor
Ethereal Armor
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (10)
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Command Tower
Command Tower
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Serra's Sanctum
Serra's Sanctum
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (1)
Plains
28 Plains