Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr - Expensive Voltron

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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.
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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?
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Average Decklist

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Imperial Recruiter
Imperial Recruiter
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (13)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dawn's Truce
Dawn's Truce
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Get Lost
Get Lost
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Render Silent
Render Silent
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Winds of Abandon
Winds of Abandon
Artifacts (28)
Adaptive Omnitool
Adaptive Omnitool
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Hexplate Wallbreaker
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
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
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (5)
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Whirlwind of Thought
Whirlwind of Thought
Planeswalkers (1)
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (27)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Deserted Beach
Deserted Beach
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plateau
Plateau
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Raugrin Triome
Raugrin Triome
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Training Center
Training Center
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Basics (3)
Island
2 Islands
Mountain
2 Mountains
Plains
3 Plains