Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker - Expensive
Alternate Names:
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta HarmanArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Rank #3,074
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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?

Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Average Decklist
- 1 Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- 1 Ishai, Ojutai DragonspeakerIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
- 1 Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1 Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Colossus HammerColossus Hammer
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commander's PlateCommander's Plate
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Deafening SilenceDeafening Silence
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1 Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 Forge AnewForge Anew
- 1 Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1 Grafdigger's CageGrafdigger's Cage
- 1 Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 4 IslandIsland
- 1 Jeweled LotusJeweled Lotus
- 1 Karn, the Great CreatorKarn, the Great Creator
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Mana CryptMana Crypt
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 NettlecystNettlecyst
- 1 Open the ArmoryOpen the Armory
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1 Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 4 PlainsPlains
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Robe of the ArchmagiRobe of the Archmagi
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Sigarda's AidSigarda's Aid
- 1 SilenceSilence
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1 Steelshaper's GiftSteelshaper's Gift
- 1 Stoneforge MysticStoneforge Mystic
- 1 Supreme VerdictSupreme Verdict
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Sword of Feast and FamineSword of Feast and Famine
- 1 Sword of Fire and IceSword of Fire and Ice
- 1 Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1 Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1 Teferi, Time RavelerTeferi, Time Raveler
- 18 Tempest HawkTempest Hawk
- 1 The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1 TundraTundra
- 1 Umezawa's JitteUmezawa's Jitte
- 1 Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Tempest Hawk
18 Tempest Hawk
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Instants (14)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Silence
Silence
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (3)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Supreme Verdict
Supreme Verdict
Artifacts (22)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grafdigger's Cage
Grafdigger's Cage
Jeweled Lotus
Jeweled Lotus
Mana Crypt
Mana Crypt
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Robe of the Archmagi
Robe of the Archmagi
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
The One Ring
The One Ring
Umezawa's Jitte
Umezawa's Jitte
Enchantments (7)
Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Planeswalkers (2)
Karn, the Great Creator
Karn, the Great Creator
Teferi, Time Raveler
Teferi, Time Raveler
Lands (21)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Meticulous Archive
Meticulous Archive
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Tundra
Tundra
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Island
4 Islands
Plains
4 Plains