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
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion329 decks537 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion323 decks537 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion323 decks537 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion326 decks537 decks
55%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
54%inclusion290 decks537 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion283 decks537 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion271 decks537 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion264 decks537 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion262 decks537 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion243 decks537 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion391 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion297 decks537 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion251 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion249 decks537 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion239 decks537 decks
-5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion228 decks537 decks
36%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
42%inclusion225 decks537 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
42%inclusion225 decks537 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion222 decks537 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion218 decks537 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion250 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion210 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion195 decks537 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion179 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion173 decks537 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion141 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion139 decks537 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion134 decks537 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion126 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion124 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion74 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion178 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion165 decks537 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion152 decks537 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion150 decks537 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion123 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
23%inclusion121 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion121 decks537 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion118 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion109 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion103 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion103 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion100 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
18%inclusion97 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion93 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion93 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion85 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion84 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion83 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion82 decks537 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
15%inclusion81 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion77 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion76 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion75 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion73 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion68 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion46 decks388 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion60 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion57 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion56 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion55 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion53 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion53 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.9%inclusion48 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion48 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Retainers
8.8%inclusion47 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.4%inclusion45 decks537 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.4%inclusion45 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion44 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion217 decks537 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion216 decks537 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion198 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion198 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion176 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion165 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion148 decks537 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion129 decks537 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion122 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion122 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion120 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion112 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion109 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion104 decks537 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion81 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion103 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion102 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion92 decks537 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion90 decks537 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion90 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion89 decks537 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion88 decks537 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion81 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion74 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion64 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion62 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion62 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion57 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion52 decks537 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion52 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion45 decks467 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
9.5%inclusion51 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
8.8%inclusion47 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion47 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion47 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.6%inclusion36 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.4%inclusion45 decks537 decks
-12%synergy
Counterflux
8.4%inclusion45 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion44 decks537 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.0%inclusion43 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.8%inclusion42 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.6%inclusion41 decks537 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.3%inclusion39 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion38 decks537 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion36 decks537 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion214 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion122 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion116 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion109 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion63 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion58 decks537 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion56 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
-6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.2%inclusion44 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.5%inclusion35 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion33 decks537 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.1%inclusion33 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.0%inclusion32 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
40%inclusion216 decks537 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion208 decks537 decks
34%synergy
The Key to the Vault
37%inclusion174 decks467 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion194 decks537 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion189 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion183 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion182 decks537 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion163 decks537 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
28%inclusion152 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion148 decks537 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion146 decks537 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion136 decks537 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion122 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion83 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion102 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion102 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion92 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion95 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion94 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion92 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion92 decks537 decks
-8%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion87 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion84 decks537 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion81 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion81 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion78 decks537 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion68 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion65 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion64 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion63 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion60 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion60 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion60 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion58 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion55 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion55 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion53 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion48 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion209 decks537 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion203 decks537 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion176 decks537 decks
29%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
19%inclusion101 decks537 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion95 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion86 decks537 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion63 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion59 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.5%inclusion51 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion43 decks537 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion42 decks537 decks
-4%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion39 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.7%inclusion36 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion36 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion33 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion32 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion21 decks388 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
5.4%inclusion29 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.4%inclusion29 decks537 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.2%inclusion28 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
5.0%inclusion27 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.6%inclusion41 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion30 decks537 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion230 decks537 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion211 decks537 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion129 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion120 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion83 decks537 decks
-19%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion81 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion78 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion71 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion71 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion59 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion56 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion56 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion55 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.9%inclusion48 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion43 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.3%inclusion39 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.7%inclusion36 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion21 decks417 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion496 decks537 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion461 decks537 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion272 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion264 decks537 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion240 decks537 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion240 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion165 decks537 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion147 decks537 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion139 decks537 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion128 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion126 decks537 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion108 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion79 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion70 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion68 decks537 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion67 decks537 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion51 decks537 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion47 decks537 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
8.6%inclusion46 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion42 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion498 decks537 decks
0%synergy
Island
82%inclusion443 decks537 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion438 decks537 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion414 decks537 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion355 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion354 decks537 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion339 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion332 decks537 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion298 decks537 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion297 decks537 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion293 decks537 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion277 decks537 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion270 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion252 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion221 decks537 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion207 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion206 decks537 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion198 decks537 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion194 decks537 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion170 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion166 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion164 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion164 decks537 decks
-19%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion163 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion159 decks537 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion157 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion156 decks537 decks
-24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion155 decks537 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion155 decks537 decks
-22%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion151 decks537 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion147 decks537 decks
-31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion144 decks537 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion144 decks537 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion138 decks537 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion124 decks537 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion120 decks537 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion117 decks537 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion81 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion103 decks537 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion102 decks537 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion74 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion74 decks537 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion68 decks517 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion52 decks414 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion63 decks517 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion65 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion56 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
-12%synergy