Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Whenever you cast a white spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each legendary creature you control. They gain vigilance until end of turn. Whenever you cast a black spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each legendary creature you control. They gain menace until end of turn.
How Ardbert decks play in EDH
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness is a Orzhov commander in white and black costing 1WB, and its legendary creature - spirit warrior line shapes the whole deck around it. It cares about +1/+1 counters, so counter-doubling effects and creatures that grow on their own carry the deck. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $65.00Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (4)
Removal (2)
Creatures (10)
Synergy & payoffs (2)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness deck?
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness has a Orzhov colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white and black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness?
The cards played most often in Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness decks include Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion, Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel, Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $65.00 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.