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

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Drannith Magistrate
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Freya Crescent
Freya Crescent
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Stonehewer Giant
Stonehewer Giant
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (12)
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Legion Leadership
Legion Leadership
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
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (5)
Gamble
Gamble
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Artifacts (28)
Aettir and Priwen
Aettir and Priwen
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
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
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
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
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 the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (5)
Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (21)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
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
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (2)
Mountain
5 Mountains
Plains
6 Plains