Average Deck for Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield - Expensive Core 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

Adelbert Steiner
Adelbert Steiner
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Knuckles the Echidna
Knuckles the Echidna
Leonin Shikari
Leonin Shikari
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Instants (9)
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Dawn's Truce
Dawn's Truce
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Legion Leadership
Legion Leadership
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (4)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Wrath of God
Wrath of God
Artifacts (25)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Holy Avenger
Holy Avenger
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Zephyr Boots
Zephyr Boots
Enchantments (5)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Lands (18)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Axgard Armory
Axgard Armory
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Boros Garrison
Boros Garrison
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Plateau
Plateau
Radiant Summit
Radiant Summit
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
The Mycosynth Gardens
The Mycosynth Gardens
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (2)
Mountain
8 Mountains
Plains
9 Plains