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

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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
Impolite Entrance
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Dimension X
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
66%inclusion499 decks752 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion550 decks752 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion501 decks752 decks
58%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
69%inclusion516 decks752 decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion472 decks752 decks
57%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion500 decks752 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion498 decks752 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion464 decks752 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion422 decks752 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion488 decks752 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion529 decks752 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion488 decks752 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion475 decks752 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion430 decks752 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion425 decks752 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion422 decks752 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion416 decks752 decks
-11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion392 decks752 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion389 decks752 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
51%inclusion384 decks752 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion358 decks752 decks
38%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion343 decks752 decks
43%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion322 decks752 decks
38%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion288 decks752 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion266 decks752 decks
28%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion264 decks752 decks
33%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion259 decks752 decks
34%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion257 decks752 decks
31%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
34%inclusion253 decks752 decks
33%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion247 decks752 decks
31%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
30%inclusion229 decks752 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion205 decks752 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion188 decks752 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion187 decks752 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion175 decks752 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion148 decks752 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion137 decks752 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion134 decks752 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion115 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion128 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion122 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion103 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion99 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion97 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
12%inclusion88 decks752 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion44 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion82 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion41 decks384 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion75 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion73 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion36 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.0%inclusion68 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.9%inclusion67 decks752 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.2%inclusion62 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.1%inclusion61 decks752 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion60 decks752 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.9%inclusion39 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.7%inclusion58 decks752 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.6%inclusion50 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.5%inclusion49 decks752 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.5%inclusion49 decks752 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.4%inclusion48 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion44 decks752 decks
-17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.7%inclusion22 decks384 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.5%inclusion41 decks752 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.2%inclusion39 decks752 decks
-8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.1%inclusion38 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion292 decks752 decks
-18%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion269 decks752 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion254 decks752 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion237 decks752 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion232 decks752 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion230 decks752 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion219 decks752 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion204 decks752 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion186 decks752 decks
-24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion185 decks752 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion139 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion122 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion113 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion112 decks752 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion89 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion86 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion81 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion76 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion74 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion72 decks752 decks
-8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.4%inclusion71 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion65 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.5%inclusion64 decks752 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.0%inclusion60 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
7.7%inclusion43 decks557 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion56 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion55 decks752 decks
-4%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.4%inclusion48 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion42 decks752 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion285 decks752 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion238 decks752 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion214 decks752 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion125 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion117 decks752 decks
-17%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion107 decks752 decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion88 decks752 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion78 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion77 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.3%inclusion70 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.3%inclusion70 decks752 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion67 decks752 decks
-3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.4%inclusion63 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.7%inclusion58 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.5%inclusion49 decks752 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion40 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion43 decks752 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion42 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.2%inclusion39 decks752 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
50%inclusion376 decks752 decks
47%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion357 decks752 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
46%inclusion349 decks752 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion329 decks752 decks
41%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion308 decks752 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion294 decks752 decks
35%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion294 decks752 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion290 decks752 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion284 decks752 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion268 decks752 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion251 decks752 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion239 decks752 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion212 decks752 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion212 decks752 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
28%inclusion211 decks752 decks
22%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion202 decks752 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion102 decks384 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion188 decks752 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
24%inclusion183 decks752 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion177 decks752 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion167 decks752 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion156 decks752 decks
18%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion112 decks646 decks
15%synergy
Bonesplitter
15%inclusion114 decks752 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion105 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion103 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion103 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Axe
13%inclusion101 decks752 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion98 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion96 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion96 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion92 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks752 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion90 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion90 decks752 decks
-17%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion66 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion88 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion86 decks752 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion63 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion47 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion81 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion78 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion78 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion77 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion65 decks657 decks
8%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion74 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion73 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
31%inclusion231 decks752 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
26%inclusion197 decks752 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
26%inclusion193 decks752 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion175 decks752 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
23%inclusion174 decks752 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion158 decks752 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion156 decks752 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion135 decks752 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion125 decks752 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion106 decks647 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion117 decks752 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion113 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion86 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion75 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.1%inclusion61 decks752 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.7%inclusion58 decks752 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.3%inclusion55 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Fighter Class
7.3%inclusion55 decks752 decks
-4%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.6%inclusion50 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion45 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.0%inclusion45 decks752 decks
-7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.9%inclusion44 decks752 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
5.5%inclusion41 decks752 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion111 decks752 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion446 decks752 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion314 decks752 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion309 decks752 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion287 decks752 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion204 decks752 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion101 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion86 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion82 decks752 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.4%inclusion56 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion42 decks752 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion40 decks752 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion575 decks752 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion535 decks752 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion393 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion241 decks752 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion220 decks752 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion205 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion105 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion105 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion81 decks752 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.6%inclusion42 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion40 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.1%inclusion38 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion748 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion745 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion602 decks752 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
49%inclusion365 decks752 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion326 decks752 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion289 decks752 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion270 decks752 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion267 decks752 decks
-29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion257 decks752 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion234 decks752 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion218 decks752 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion199 decks752 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion167 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion139 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion139 decks752 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion126 decks752 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion124 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion120 decks752 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion103 decks752 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion100 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion92 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion88 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion60 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.4%inclusion56 decks752 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.2%inclusion54 decks752 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion46 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion45 decks752 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion42 decks752 decks
-3%synergy