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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,916
26decks
Background image for Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Retainers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ocelot Pride
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Render Silent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Stubborn Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Arcbond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Batterskull
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Raugrin Triome
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-43%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy