Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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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?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Fugitive Droid
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion333 decks528 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion322 decks528 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion322 decks528 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion325 decks528 decks
55%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion264 decks528 decks
49%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion261 decks528 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion267 decks528 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion252 decks528 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion252 decks528 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion235 decks528 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion362 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion271 decks528 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion243 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion237 decks528 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion233 decks528 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion224 decks528 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion223 decks528 decks
-7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion217 decks528 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion213 decks528 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion211 decks528 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion228 decks528 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion181 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion179 decks528 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion159 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion157 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion132 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion121 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion118 decks528 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion113 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion111 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion117 decks296 decks
37%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion207 decks528 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion162 decks528 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion151 decks528 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion147 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion132 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion116 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion110 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
20%inclusion108 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion107 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion105 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion102 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion101 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion92 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion97 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion96 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion94 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion91 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion86 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion78 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion77 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion75 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion74 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion72 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion71 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion67 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion67 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion65 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion53 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion57 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion55 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion54 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion54 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.5%inclusion50 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
9.1%inclusion42 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.9%inclusion47 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.7%inclusion46 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Retainers
8.5%inclusion45 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.0%inclusion42 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
7.6%inclusion40 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion206 decks528 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion204 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion197 decks528 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion196 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion162 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion153 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion142 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion130 decks528 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion108 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion108 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion104 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion97 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion96 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion102 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion99 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion96 decks528 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion95 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion94 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion86 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion85 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion83 decks528 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion82 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion79 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion74 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion70 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion64 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion62 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion61 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion56 decks528 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion55 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion55 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion55 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion52 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.5%inclusion50 decks528 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion50 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion48 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.6%inclusion42 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion45 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
8.3%inclusion44 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion44 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion44 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion32 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion36 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion35 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion34 decks528 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion105 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion99 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion57 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion51 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion47 decks528 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion47 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.6%inclusion40 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.0%inclusion37 decks528 decks
-6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.6%inclusion35 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion29 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.5%inclusion29 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion29 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion27 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion209 decks528 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion202 decks528 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion195 decks528 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion192 decks528 decks
33%synergy
The Key to the Vault
36%inclusion188 decks528 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion185 decks528 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion176 decks528 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion165 decks528 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion138 decks528 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion137 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion137 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion71 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion122 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion114 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion78 decks369 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion96 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion101 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion100 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion77 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion95 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion94 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion90 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion87 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion85 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion85 decks528 decks
-8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion83 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion81 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion79 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion79 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion70 decks528 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion68 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion66 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion40 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion62 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion62 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion58 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion51 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.3%inclusion49 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion44 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
9.1%inclusion48 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
9.1%inclusion48 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion46 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion197 decks528 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion178 decks528 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion170 decks528 decks
28%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
17%inclusion92 decks528 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion85 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion76 decks528 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion54 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion52 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.5%inclusion50 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.8%inclusion41 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.6%inclusion40 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion40 decks528 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.4%inclusion34 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion31 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.7%inclusion30 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion25 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion28 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.4%inclusion39 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion217 decks528 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion199 decks528 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion122 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion113 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion84 decks528 decks
-18%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion81 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion81 decks528 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion75 decks528 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion73 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion62 decks528 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion59 decks528 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion56 decks528 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion53 decks528 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.4%inclusion39 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion24 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.6%inclusion35 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion27 decks490 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion476 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion432 decks528 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion257 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion250 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion234 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion229 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion150 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion138 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion124 decks528 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion120 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion111 decks528 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion109 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion97 decks528 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion73 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion64 decks528 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion47 decks528 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.8%inclusion41 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion41 decks528 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion485 decks528 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion443 decks528 decks
-11%synergy
Island
84%inclusion442 decks528 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion424 decks528 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion346 decks528 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion342 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion334 decks528 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion331 decks528 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion286 decks528 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion285 decks528 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion276 decks528 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion270 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion261 decks528 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion248 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion212 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion204 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion197 decks528 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion196 decks528 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion196 decks528 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion161 decks528 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion154 decks528 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion152 decks528 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion151 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion147 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion147 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion147 decks528 decks
-25%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion144 decks528 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion143 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion139 decks528 decks
-33%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion139 decks528 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion138 decks528 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion134 decks528 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion129 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion126 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion122 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion109 decks528 decks
-19%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion109 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion104 decks528 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion97 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion96 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion102 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion92 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion83 decks528 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion81 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion74 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion71 decks528 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion68 decks528 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion62 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion63 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion62 decks528 decks
-13%synergy