Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,772
569decks
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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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11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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4.4%inclusion4 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
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2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
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2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
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78%inclusion441 decks569 decks
76%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion428 decks569 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion441 decks569 decks
71%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion398 decks569 decks
68%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
68%inclusion385 decks569 decks
67%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion361 decks569 decks
63%synergy
Nettlecyst
63%inclusion361 decks569 decks
61%synergy
Thran Power Suit
61%inclusion349 decks569 decks
60%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion339 decks569 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
58%inclusion330 decks569 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion432 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion361 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion317 decks569 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion307 decks569 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
53%inclusion303 decks569 decks
53%synergy
The Key to the Vault
53%inclusion283 decks532 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion302 decks569 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion285 decks569 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion283 decks569 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion281 decks569 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion163 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion150 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion127 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion117 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion89 decks569 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion87 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion73 decks569 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion41 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
7.0%inclusion40 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.1%inclusion29 decks569 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Shimmer Dragon
43%inclusion247 decks569 decks
42%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion198 decks569 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion197 decks569 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion188 decks569 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion175 decks569 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion156 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
26%inclusion146 decks569 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion141 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion141 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion137 decks558 decks
24%synergy
Trinket Mage
24%inclusion136 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
20%inclusion116 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion115 decks569 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion110 decks569 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion101 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion95 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion94 decks569 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion91 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion89 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion79 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion77 decks569 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion74 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion70 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion58 decks490 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion66 decks569 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion65 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion61 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion60 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Armguard Familiar
10%inclusion58 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion56 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.1%inclusion46 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.9%inclusion45 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion44 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.3%inclusion36 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
6.3%inclusion36 decks569 decks
-5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Invisible Stalker
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
-5%synergy
Loyal Drake
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
5.7%inclusion19 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.4%inclusion31 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.1%inclusion29 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion273 decks569 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion253 decks569 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion245 decks569 decks
18%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion198 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion182 decks569 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion172 decks569 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
30%inclusion171 decks569 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion157 decks569 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion137 decks569 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion108 decks569 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion93 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion100 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion93 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion89 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion84 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion78 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion72 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
12%inclusion69 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
9.1%inclusion52 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.8%inclusion50 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion44 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion43 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion42 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion42 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion40 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.2%inclusion35 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.2%inclusion35 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.0%inclusion34 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
5.6%inclusion32 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Heist
5.3%inclusion30 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion29 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion29 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion266 decks569 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion241 decks569 decks
33%synergy
Reverse Engineer
36%inclusion204 decks569 decks
35%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion173 decks569 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion165 decks569 decks
23%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion141 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Winged Words
23%inclusion133 decks569 decks
18%synergy
Eagle Vision
20%inclusion93 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Echo Storm
17%inclusion97 decks569 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion97 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion80 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion74 decks569 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
-18%synergy
Council's Judgment
9.1%inclusion52 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion47 decks569 decks
-10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.6%inclusion43 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
7.0%inclusion40 decks569 decks
-4%synergy
Voyage Home
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.6%inclusion32 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.3%inclusion30 decks569 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion269 decks569 decks
45%synergy
Fireshrieker
46%inclusion260 decks569 decks
45%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
44%inclusion147 decks332 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion233 decks569 decks
40%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion156 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion213 decks569 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion213 decks569 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
36%inclusion204 decks569 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion200 decks569 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion200 decks569 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
32%inclusion180 decks569 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion148 decks470 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion168 decks569 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion148 decks569 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion148 decks569 decks
26%synergy
Batterskull
25%inclusion144 decks569 decks
25%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
24%inclusion136 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion53 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion103 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion123 decks569 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion119 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion119 decks569 decks
21%synergy
Greataxe
21%inclusion118 decks569 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion116 decks569 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion115 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Goggles of Night
20%inclusion115 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Mystery Key
20%inclusion115 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion112 decks569 decks
19%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion103 decks569 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion95 decks569 decks
14%synergy
Empyrial Plate
16%inclusion92 decks569 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion84 decks569 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion84 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion83 decks569 decks
-5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion66 decks569 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion66 decks569 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion65 decks569 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion63 decks554 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion59 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Plate Armor
11%inclusion61 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion61 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion60 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion59 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion48 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion56 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.5%inclusion54 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.3%inclusion53 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.3%inclusion53 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
34%inclusion195 decks569 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion172 decks569 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
28%inclusion162 decks569 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion132 decks569 decks
22%synergy
Staggering Insight
19%inclusion109 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion100 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
16%inclusion90 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion77 decks569 decks
-11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion75 decks569 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion69 decks569 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion68 decks569 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion64 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion62 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion60 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.8%inclusion50 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.3%inclusion36 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion35 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.0%inclusion34 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.4%inclusion31 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion221 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion214 decks569 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion196 decks569 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion193 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion159 decks482 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion183 decks569 decks
-17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion146 decks569 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion143 decks569 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Factory
25%inclusion142 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion136 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion129 decks569 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion123 decks569 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion117 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion116 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion87 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion81 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion80 decks569 decks
3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion78 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion72 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion61 decks569 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion54 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion57 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Conclave
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion47 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion31 decks569 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion498 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion434 decks569 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
51%inclusion292 decks569 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion268 decks569 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion124 decks569 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion116 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion112 decks569 decks
-23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion108 decks569 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion57 decks334 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion93 decks569 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion85 decks569 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion80 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion55 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion58 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
8.3%inclusion40 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion566 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion565 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion516 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion384 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion326 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion318 decks569 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion302 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion277 decks569 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion270 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion253 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion231 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion216 decks569 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion212 decks569 decks
15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion185 decks569 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion165 decks569 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion161 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion140 decks569 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion132 decks569 decks
-15%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion126 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion122 decks569 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion93 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion101 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion100 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion84 decks569 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion74 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion72 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion71 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion58 decks490 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion63 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion48 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.5%inclusion54 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion47 decks569 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion44 decks569 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.6%inclusion43 decks569 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.5%inclusion36 decks482 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
7.2%inclusion41 decks569 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion37 decks569 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.3%inclusion36 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.2%inclusion35 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.2%inclusion35 decks569 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion34 decks569 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion33 decks569 decks
-8%synergy