Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Iron Man Armor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
63%inclusion326 decks514 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion314 decks514 decks
56%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion310 decks514 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion305 decks514 decks
55%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
49%inclusion252 decks514 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion263 decks514 decks
45%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion243 decks514 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion248 decks514 decks
43%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion231 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion341 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion256 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion240 decks514 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion222 decks514 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion221 decks514 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion219 decks514 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
42%inclusion218 decks514 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion213 decks514 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion204 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion201 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion211 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion165 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion157 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion120 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion106 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion132 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion189 decks514 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion156 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion148 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion133 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion126 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion102 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion91 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion75 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion64 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion55 decks505 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.9%inclusion45 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Retainers
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion197 decks514 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion190 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion188 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion144 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion126 decks514 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion119 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion106 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion90 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion89 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion83 decks514 decks
-0%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion72 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion58 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion56 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.7%inclusion34 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion31 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion33 decks507 decks
-0%synergy
Comeuppance
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion194 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion93 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion91 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion193 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion190 decks514 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion188 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
35%inclusion182 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion178 decks514 decks
32%synergy
The Key to the Vault
34%inclusion176 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion172 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion164 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion130 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion120 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion91 decks411 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion102 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion79 decks452 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion85 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion83 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion82 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion75 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion59 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion192 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion162 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion155 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion72 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Redemption Arc
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Martial Impetus
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion198 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion186 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion121 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion110 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion84 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
-0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
-0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion454 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion410 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion237 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion230 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion214 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion137 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion119 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion103 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion93 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion59 decks514 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion467 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Island
85%inclusion437 decks514 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion436 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion421 decks514 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion335 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion326 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion322 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion320 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion272 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion271 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion259 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion254 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion250 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion239 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion212 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion201 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion197 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion188 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion182 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion159 decks514 decks
-22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion155 decks514 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion147 decks514 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion142 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion136 decks514 decks
-32%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion133 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion131 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion125 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion123 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion122 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion106 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion105 decks514 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion90 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion90 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion80 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion64 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
-14%synergy