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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Dana Roach
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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Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Dovin's Veto
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
The Reality Chip
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Retainers
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ocelot Pride
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcbond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Soul Partition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Helm of the Host
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fiendlash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Batterbone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mistveil Plains
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Island
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-37%synergy
Mystic Monastery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-43%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
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