Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Sunforger
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Welder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Solitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fire Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Greataxe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
High Noon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Great Furnace
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy