Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Optimized

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Retainers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ocelot Pride
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Arcbond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Raugrin Triome
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-42%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy