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

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
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Quintessential Katana
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion211 decks226 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion198 decks226 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion181 decks226 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion165 decks226 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion188 decks226 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion169 decks226 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion153 decks226 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion138 decks226 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion144 decks226 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion145 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion173 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion169 decks226 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion145 decks226 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion143 decks226 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion142 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion132 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion129 decks226 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion128 decks226 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion127 decks226 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion123 decks226 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion98 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion57 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion121 decks226 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion112 decks226 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion105 decks226 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion97 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion87 decks226 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion85 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion54 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion76 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion72 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion67 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion63 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion63 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion55 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion52 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion96 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion81 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion80 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion80 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion63 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion25 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion68 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion120 decks226 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion111 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion103 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion101 decks226 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion96 decks226 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion51 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion81 decks226 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion79 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion74 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion74 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion72 decks226 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion68 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion67 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion65 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion65 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion54 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion52 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion52 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion107 decks226 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion92 decks226 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion55 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion134 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion116 decks226 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion109 decks226 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion97 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion79 decks226 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion74 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion66 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion60 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion206 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion163 decks226 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion100 decks226 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion95 decks226 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion83 decks226 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion220 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion220 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion206 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion162 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion141 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion131 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion108 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion103 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion79 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion77 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion74 decks226 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion69 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion62 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion49 decks226 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-11%synergy