EDH Optimizer
Ancient Den
Ancient Den is a white land. It appears in the recommended lists of 131 commanders, and 6% of white decks run it.
Type: Artifact Land
Color identity: White
Reference price: €1.61
Oldest printing: Mirrodin
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
Paste your list and we tell you whether this card fits: ramp, draw, interaction, curve and a 10,000-game simulation.
📥 Analyze my deck for free 🛠️ Browse commandersCommanders that play it
The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgir, the Reconstructor | Red · White | 92% | +79% |
| Urza, Chief Artificer | Black · Blue · White | 85% | +77% |
| Rebbec, Architect of Ascension | White | 82% | +76% |
| Inspirit, Flagship Vessel | Red · Blue · White | 85% | +71% |
| Alibou, Ancient Witness | Red · White | 83% | +70% |
| Sami, Wildcat Captain | Red · White | 83% | +70% |
| The Prydwen, Steel Flagship | White | 75% | +68% |
| Oswald Fiddlebender | White | 74% | +67% |
| Shuri, the Black Panther | Green · White | 67% | +66% |
| Kilo, Apogee Mind | Red · Blue · White | 77% | +63% |
| Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer | Blue · White | 77% | +62% |
| Tameshi, Reality Architect | Blue · White | 77% | +62% |
| Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer | White | 68% | +62% |
| Jurati, Cordial Queen | Blue · White | 76% | +62% |
| Belisarius Cawl | Blue · White | 76% | +61% |
| Hawkeye, Clint Barton | White | 67% | +60% |
| Mendicant Core, Guidelight | Blue · White | 73% | +58% |
| Worf, Honor-Bound Warrior | Red · White | 71% | +57% |
| Ezri Dax, Newly Joined | White | 63% | +56% |
| Arbaaz Mir | Red · White | 67% | +54% |
| Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus | Red · Blue · White | 67% | +53% |
| Hugh, First of Many | Black · Blue · White | 61% | +53% |
| Sydri, Galvanic Genius | Black · Blue · White | 60% | +52% |
| Sarah Jane Smith | White | 57% | +51% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Artifacts · 116 Tokens · 65 Combo · 43 Equipment · 38 Aggro · 35 Historic · 32 Voltron · 31 +1/+1 Counters · 23
Known combos with Ancient Den
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Lotus Bloom + Mirrormade + Ancient Den → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite storm count
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Lotus Bloom + Copy Artifact + Ancient Den → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite storm count, Infinite colored mana
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Mind Over Matter + Ancient Den + Seat of the Synod → Infinite untap of permanents you control, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite mana permanents you control can produce
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Sculpting Steel + Ancient Den + Lotus Bloom → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite storm count
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Mind Over Matter + Ancient Den + Treasure Vault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Mind Over Matter + Ancient Den + Darksteel Citadel → Infinite untap of permanents you control, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite mana permanents you control can produce
- Tameshi, Reality Architect + Mind Over Matter + Ancient Den + Razortide Bridge → Infinite untap of permanents you control, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite mana permanents you control can produce
- Prototype Portal + Clock of Omens + Grinding Station + Ancient Den → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Ancient Den?
It is in the recommended lists of 131 commanders, with an average inclusion of 43% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Osgir, the Reconstructor · Urza, Chief Artificer · Rebbec, Architect of Ascension. Overall, 6% of white decks run it.
How much does Ancient Den cost?
Its reference price is €1.61 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Ancient Den have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Tameshi, Reality Architect + Lotus Bloom + Mirrormade + Ancient Den. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Ancient Den in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is white, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.