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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,820
21decks
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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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Dovin's Veto
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Loyal Retainers
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ocelot Pride
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Render Silent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Invert Polarity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Final Showdown
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Arcbond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vanish into Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Anchor to Reality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fiendlash
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mistveil Plains
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Island
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Raugrin Triome
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-44%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy