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?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
4.5%inclusion5 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Erode
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fugitive Droid
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion321 decks511 decks
59%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
63%inclusion324 decks511 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion310 decks511 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion309 decks511 decks
56%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion253 decks511 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion251 decks511 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion259 decks511 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion242 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion243 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion231 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion348 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion261 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion239 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion232 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion227 decks511 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion218 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion215 decks511 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion211 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion207 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion122 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion217 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion171 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion168 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion150 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion145 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion126 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion112 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion109 decks511 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion101 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion198 decks511 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion159 decks511 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion150 decks511 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion140 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion111 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion103 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion102 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion97 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion85 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion74 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion71 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion71 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion44 decks334 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion65 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion65 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion65 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion54 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion54 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion57 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion54 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
8.9%inclusion42 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.2%inclusion42 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Loyal Retainers
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion196 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion194 decks511 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion193 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion193 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion152 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion151 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion126 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion98 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion98 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion99 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion92 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion91 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion88 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion87 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion85 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion79 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion76 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion73 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion66 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion66 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion55 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion54 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Dispel
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Counterflux
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Delay
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion203 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion104 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion101 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion95 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion54 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.5%inclusion28 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion28 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
39%inclusion200 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion194 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion192 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion186 decks511 decks
33%synergy
The Key to the Vault
36%inclusion183 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion180 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion170 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion163 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion135 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion129 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion118 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion110 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion97 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion102 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion76 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion87 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion85 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion85 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion76 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion69 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion66 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion64 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion62 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion56 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion57 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion193 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion167 decks511 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion164 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
16%inclusion84 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion79 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion75 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion55 decks511 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.7%inclusion29 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion28 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion27 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion27 decks511 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion203 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion191 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion121 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion111 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion84 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion80 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion74 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion55 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion42 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion24 decks332 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion457 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion414 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion241 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion234 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion226 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion215 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion141 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion134 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion118 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion112 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion106 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion90 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion63 decks511 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.5%inclusion28 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion467 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Island
85%inclusion432 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion430 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion414 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion336 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion327 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion324 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion323 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion276 decks511 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion276 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion265 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion259 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion252 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion241 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion206 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion202 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion191 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion191 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion186 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion159 decks511 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion152 decks511 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion147 decks511 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion145 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion144 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion140 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion139 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion138 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion136 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion132 decks511 decks
-33%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion129 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion126 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion126 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion121 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion117 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion110 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion98 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion98 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion75 decks511 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion62 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion59 decks511 decks
-13%synergy