Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Budget 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
Chrome Dome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Robots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Champion of the Flame
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Relic Seeker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rabbit Battery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kor Blademaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Samurai
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Iron Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mister Gutsy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myrsmith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myr Retriever
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rebel Salvo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gods Willing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Resistance Reunited
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Rebellious Strike
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Impolite Entrance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rip Apart
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Tactics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Honor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
United Battlefront
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Fireshrieker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Greataxe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Pick
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chainsaw
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Batterbone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Axe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Prying Blade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tome of Legends
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fiendlash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Plate Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Scytheclaw
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Wargear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boots of Speed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Flaming Fist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Timely Ward
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Eland Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rune of Speed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Steppe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Garrison
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy