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Dana Roach
Apr 15, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - April 2026
Let's take a look at the finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the most unique deck around a keyword ability?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stirring Hopesinger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Informed Inkwright
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Practiced Offense
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leo's Guidance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Akroan Crusader
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Defiant Strike
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Phalanx Leader
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Launch the Fleet
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Shelter
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Feather, the Redeemed
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Hero of the Nyxborn
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Gods Willing
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Expedite
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Assemble the Legion
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Crown of Flames
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Fists of Flame
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Titan's Strength
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Iroas, God of Victory
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Vanguard of Brimaz
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Akroan Hoplite
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Hero
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Mavinda, Students' Advocate
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Favored Hoplite
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Hero of Iroas
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Tenth District Legionnaire
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Archetype of Courage
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Akroan Conscriptor
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Captain of the Watch
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Anax, Hardened in the Forge
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Akroan Skyguard
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Tethmos High Priest
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Cleon, Merry Champion
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Arena Athlete
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Tajic, Blade of the Legion
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Illuminator Virtuoso
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Coordinated Assault
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Phalanx Tactics
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Psychotic Fury
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Guided Strike
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Show of Confidence
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Martial Glory
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Bathe in Light
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Presence
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Crimson Wisps
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fight as One
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Righteous
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Accelerate
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Rebellious Strike
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Dauntless Onslaught
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Phalanx Formation
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fancy Footwork
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Battlewise Valor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bandage
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Might of the Meek
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sheltering Light
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Alarm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Angelfire Ignition
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Martial Coup
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Honor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Stand
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Arm the Cathars
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Rile
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Charge
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Anger
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Gird for Battle
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Retether
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Homestead Courage
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-23%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Horn of Gondor
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Spear of Heliod
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Mantle
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Mark of Fury
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Conviction
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Frontline Heroism
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Flickering Ward
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Gift
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Ghitu Firebreathing
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Chained to the Rocks
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Feather of Flight
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Sage's Reverie
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Warleader's Call
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Chosen by Heliod
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Squee's Embrace
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Initiative
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ordeal of Purphoros
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Aligned Heart
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Bravado
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Evershrike's Gift
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Madcap Skills
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Skyblade's Boon
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
The Akroan War
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
The Triumph of Anax
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Kher Keep
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Boros Keyrune
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Carnival
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy