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

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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

Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Freya Crescent
Freya Crescent
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lightning, Army of One
Lightning, Army of One
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Instants (13)
Angel's Grace
Angel's Grace
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Chance for Glory
Chance for Glory
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Pyroblast
Pyroblast
Red Elemental Blast
Red Elemental Blast
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (4)
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (30)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Archaeomancer's Map
Archaeomancer's Map
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Inquisitor's Flail
Inquisitor's Flail
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Robe of Stars
Robe of Stars
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Springleaf Drum
Springleaf Drum
Strength-Testing Hammer
Strength-Testing Hammer
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (5)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Blind Obedience
Blind Obedience
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (25)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo Castle
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Great Furnace
Great Furnace
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Mistveil Plains
Mistveil Plains
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (4)
Mountain
2 Mountains
Plains
3 Plains
Snow-Covered Mountain
1 Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Plains
1 Snow-Covered Plains