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

Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Bureau Headmaster
Bureau Headmaster
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Etched Champion
Etched Champion
Foundry Inspector
Foundry Inspector
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Instants (12)
Blazing Hope
Blazing Hope
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Disenchant
Disenchant
Dispatch
Dispatch
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Excise the Imperfect
Excise the Imperfect
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Loran's Escape
Loran's Escape
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Rebuff the Wicked
Rebuff the Wicked
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (6)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Single Combat
Single Combat
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Sunset Revelry
Sunset Revelry
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Artifacts (29)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Kaldra Compleat
Kaldra Compleat
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
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 the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Truth and Justice
Sword of Truth and Justice
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Aetherspark
The Aetherspark
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
Thran Power Suit
Thran Power Suit
Enchantments (5)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (20)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Buried Ruin
Buried Ruin
City of Brass
City of Brass
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
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
The Mycosynth Gardens
The Mycosynth Gardens
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (4)
Mountain
4 Mountains
Plains
5 Plains
Snow-Covered Mountain
1 Snow-Covered Mountain
Snow-Covered Plains
2 Snow-Covered Plains