Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.4%inclusion7 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion318 decks525 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion315 decks525 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion313 decks525 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion318 decks525 decks
54%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
53%inclusion277 decks525 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion268 decks525 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion274 decks525 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion251 decks525 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion249 decks525 decks
42%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion243 decks525 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion373 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion280 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion242 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion236 decks525 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion227 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Sunforger
43%inclusion225 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
42%inclusion221 decks525 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion220 decks525 decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
41%inclusion217 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion216 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion237 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion187 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion172 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion168 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion139 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion136 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion129 decks525 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion123 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion122 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion210 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion166 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
30%inclusion158 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion151 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion140 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion119 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion117 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion115 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion110 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion106 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion77 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion75 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion49 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion55 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Retainers
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
9.1%inclusion37 decks407 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion212 decks525 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion212 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion193 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion156 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion127 decks525 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion117 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion109 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion105 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion101 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion101 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion82 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion80 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion70 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Final Fortune
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion37 decks434 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion28 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion108 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion107 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion214 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion205 decks525 decks
34%synergy
The Key to the Vault
37%inclusion176 decks481 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion188 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion181 decks525 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
34%inclusion179 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion173 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion162 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion144 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion138 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion132 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion50 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion116 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion87 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion103 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion68 decks350 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion101 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion90 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion92 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion85 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion85 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion84 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion31 decks258 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion49 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.0%inclusion43 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion196 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion196 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
28%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
19%inclusion100 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion92 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Combat Research
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion221 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion201 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion112 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
-19%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion51 decks431 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion25 decks431 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion481 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion446 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion266 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion260 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion241 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion235 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion139 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion127 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion127 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion116 decks525 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion108 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion46 decks525 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion487 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Island
83%inclusion436 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion432 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion409 decks525 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion349 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion336 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion322 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion319 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion281 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion281 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion275 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion271 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion262 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion242 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion213 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion201 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion195 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion194 decks525 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion164 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion158 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion158 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion158 decks525 decks
-20%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion152 decks525 decks
-25%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion152 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion151 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion149 decks525 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion142 decks525 decks
-32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion139 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion138 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion134 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion120 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion117 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion102 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion102 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion82 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion80 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion77 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion75 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion53 decks431 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
-12%synergy