Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Aggro

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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
Improvised Arsenal
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Impolite Entrance
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sear
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion214 decks229 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion197 decks229 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion181 decks229 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion165 decks229 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion189 decks229 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion168 decks229 decks
61%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion143 decks229 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion151 decks229 decks
53%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion146 decks229 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion149 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion174 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion149 decks229 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion146 decks229 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion142 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion130 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion128 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion127 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion127 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion123 decks229 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion116 decks229 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion105 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion87 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion85 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion58 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion99 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion81 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion80 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion68 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion27 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion119 decks229 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion117 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion117 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion116 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion110 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion103 decks229 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion94 decks229 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion80 decks229 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion76 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion76 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion52 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion105 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion116 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion110 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion211 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion167 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion107 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion223 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion222 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion210 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion163 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion139 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion113 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion109 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion105 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion79 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion76 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
-14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-3%synergy