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

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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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Lion Sash
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reinterpret
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Vanish into Memory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Ionize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Day
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Winged Boots
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy