Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield - Budget Combo

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?
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
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Average Decklist

Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cloudsteel Kirin
Cloudsteel Kirin
Crimson Kobolds
Crimson Kobolds
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Koll, the Forgemaster
Koll, the Forgemaster
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
Savior of the Small
Savior of the Small
Shocking Sharpshooter
Shocking Sharpshooter
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Instants (8)
Blacksmith's Skill
Blacksmith's Skill
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Thraben Charm
Thraben Charm
To Arms!
To Arms!
Untimely Malfunction
Untimely Malfunction
Sorceries (10)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Gamble
Gamble
Raise the Past
Raise the Past
Reckless Impulse
Reckless Impulse
Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Slaughter the Strong
Slaughter the Strong
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Artifacts (23)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Beamtown Beatstick
Beamtown Beatstick
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Cori-Steel Cutter
Cori-Steel Cutter
Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate
Diamond Pick-Axe
Diamond Pick-Axe
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Hourglass of the Lost
Hourglass of the Lost
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Nettlecyst
Nettlecyst
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Vengeance
Sword of Vengeance
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Enchantments (7)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Shielded by Faith
Shielded by Faith
Showdown of the Skalds
Showdown of the Skalds
Splinter Twin
Splinter Twin
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Lands (12)
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cori Mountain Monastery
Cori Mountain Monastery
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
War Room
War Room
Basics (2)
Mountain
9 Mountains
Plains
12 Plains