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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,785
8decks
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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Robe of the Archmagi
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Sunforger
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
The Reality Chip
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Host
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Retainers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invisible Stalker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Hero
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Salvage Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Welder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Argivian Find
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Partition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Counterflux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Anchor to Reality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiendlash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Thran Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-46%synergy