Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Pearl Medallion
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Herald of War
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Archangel of Thune
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Thraben Watcher
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Invention
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Helpful Hunter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Segovian Angel
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wojek Investigator
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Brought Back
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Search for Glory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Godsend
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Chariot of Victory
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Holy Avenger
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Chains of Custody
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Asha's Favor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Armored Ascension
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
10%synergy
War Room
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Karoo
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the True
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy