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

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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion215 decks232 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion198 decks232 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion166 decks232 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion180 decks232 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion190 decks232 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion171 decks232 decks
61%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion151 decks232 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion142 decks232 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion153 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion154 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion175 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion175 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion156 decks232 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion150 decks232 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion145 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion135 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion135 decks232 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
56%inclusion131 decks232 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion129 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion129 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion72 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion119 decks232 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion108 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion94 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion93 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion60 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion107 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion81 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion77 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion66 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Fling
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion122 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion118 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion117 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion116 decks232 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion114 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion109 decks232 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion95 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion60 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion70 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion64 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion37 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion110 decks232 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion98 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion66 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion133 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion121 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion108 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion81 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion70 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion214 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion167 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion225 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion224 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion213 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion159 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion134 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion133 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion114 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion108 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion80 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
1%synergy