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

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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
Armored Skyhunter
Armored Skyhunter
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Instants (9)
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Dispatch
Dispatch
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (5)
Gamble
Gamble
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Slash the Ranks
Slash the Ranks
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (27)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
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
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of Hearth and Home
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Enchantments (5)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Lands (17)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (2)
Mountain
8 Mountains
Plains
9 Plains