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
Hexing Squelcher
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Fast Forward
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion330 decks536 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion328 decks536 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion325 decks536 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion327 decks536 decks
55%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
51%inclusion276 decks536 decks
50%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion272 decks536 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion275 decks536 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion257 decks536 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion253 decks536 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion240 decks536 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion374 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion280 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion246 decks536 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion245 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion235 decks536 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion231 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
41%inclusion221 decks536 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion221 decks536 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion220 decks536 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion220 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion235 decks536 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion196 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion188 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion170 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion168 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion137 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion134 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion127 decks536 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion125 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion121 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
40%inclusion217 decks536 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion102 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion169 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion158 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion153 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion140 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion122 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion111 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion107 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion88 decks467 decks
12%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion100 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion100 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion96 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion94 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion92 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion80 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion80 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion78 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion77 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion76 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion73 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion72 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion39 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion52 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion62 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion61 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.3%inclusion50 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Retainers
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.0%inclusion43 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion42 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion215 decks536 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion214 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion202 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion199 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion171 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion159 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion148 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion133 decks536 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion120 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion114 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion109 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion93 decks467 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion106 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion102 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion88 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion100 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion97 decks536 decks
-4%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion92 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion90 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion89 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion86 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion84 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion82 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion71 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion62 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion60 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion59 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion53 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion52 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Delay
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.4%inclusion39 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion45 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Counterflux
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.0%inclusion43 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion37 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
6.9%inclusion37 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion112 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion109 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion65 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion56 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion43 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion39 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion34 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.8%inclusion31 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion26 decks467 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.2%inclusion28 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.2%inclusion28 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion217 decks536 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion209 decks536 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion191 decks536 decks
34%synergy
The Key to the Vault
35%inclusion180 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
35%inclusion187 decks536 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
34%inclusion183 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion176 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion162 decks536 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion147 decks536 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion144 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion142 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion129 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion61 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion117 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion102 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion96 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion94 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion92 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion90 decks536 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion89 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion84 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion84 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion83 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion83 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion77 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion72 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion37 decks291 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion65 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion61 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion53 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion53 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.9%inclusion45 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.5%inclusion38 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion201 decks536 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion194 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion176 decks536 decks
29%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
18%inclusion95 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion94 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion79 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion59 decks536 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion53 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion52 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion41 decks536 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion39 decks536 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.9%inclusion37 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.7%inclusion36 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.2%inclusion33 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion32 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.6%inclusion30 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.6%inclusion30 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion28 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Combat Research
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion227 decks536 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion206 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion119 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion111 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion84 decks536 decks
-18%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion80 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion75 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion74 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion69 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion60 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion51 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.6%inclusion46 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion43 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion32 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion485 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion445 decks536 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion269 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion258 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion240 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion236 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion160 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion142 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion130 decks536 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion129 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion121 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion115 decks536 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion106 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion79 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion66 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion34 decks341 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion494 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Island
83%inclusion446 decks536 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion443 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion422 decks536 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion351 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion344 decks536 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion332 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion330 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion290 decks536 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion289 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion282 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion274 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion265 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion250 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion216 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion203 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion203 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion201 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion198 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion163 decks536 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion161 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion159 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion158 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion158 decks536 decks
-25%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion157 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion152 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion150 decks536 decks
-24%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion150 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion149 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion146 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion142 decks536 decks
-32%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion138 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion138 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion130 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion127 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion115 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion109 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion93 decks467 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion104 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion88 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion88 decks467 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion81 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion78 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion76 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion69 decks536 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion55 decks461 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion63 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
2%synergy