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

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?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Iron Man Armor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Colossus Hammer
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Great Train Heist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Counterflux
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Ionize
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Assault Suit
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Lost Jitte
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Island
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy