Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,408
69decks
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?
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Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
58%synergy
Colossus Hammer
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Kor Duelist
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Kor Outfitter
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Armament Master
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Orator
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Kor Hookmaster
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Pilgrim
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cliff Threader
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Gold Myr
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Retether
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Plate Armor
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Captain's Claws
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Armored Ascension
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Sands
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Umbra
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Light
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Pariah
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Ring
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Idolized
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Tempest Technique
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy