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

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
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks

Average Decklist

Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Instants (13)
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
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (5)
Gamble
Gamble
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 (29)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
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
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Wealth and Power
Sword of Wealth and Power
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (5)
Blood Moon
Blood Moon
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Spirit Mantle
Spirit Mantle
Trouble in Pairs
Trouble in Pairs
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
Lands (24)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Inventors' Fair
Inventors' Fair
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
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
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (2)
Mountain
3 Mountains
Plains
4 Plains