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

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
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Skateboard
2.7%inclusion3 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Quintessential Katana
2.7%inclusion3 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion520 decks781 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion587 decks781 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion533 decks781 decks
61%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
69%inclusion540 decks781 decks
59%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion490 decks781 decks
57%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion517 decks781 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion525 decks781 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion492 decks781 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion515 decks781 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion441 decks781 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion554 decks781 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion506 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion494 decks781 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion455 decks781 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion450 decks781 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion439 decks781 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion436 decks781 decks
-10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
54%inclusion422 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
53%inclusion413 decks781 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion408 decks781 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion364 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion356 decks781 decks
43%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
44%inclusion342 decks781 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion295 decks781 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion276 decks781 decks
29%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion271 decks781 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion264 decks781 decks
31%synergy
Kor Blademaster
33%inclusion260 decks781 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
32%inclusion253 decks781 decks
31%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion245 decks781 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
29%inclusion226 decks781 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion202 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion199 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion190 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion182 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion153 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion137 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
17%inclusion136 decks781 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion135 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion120 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion123 decks781 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion117 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion104 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion93 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion88 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion50 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion50 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion48 decks455 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion81 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion77 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion77 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.2%inclusion72 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.7%inclusion68 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion67 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.1%inclusion63 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.0%inclusion55 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.0%inclusion40 decks573 decks
3%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.5%inclusion30 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.4%inclusion50 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.4%inclusion50 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.3%inclusion28 decks446 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.8%inclusion45 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.6%inclusion44 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion42 decks781 decks
-17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion317 decks781 decks
-16%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion280 decks781 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion253 decks781 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion238 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion237 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion230 decks781 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion226 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion220 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion194 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion194 decks781 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion156 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion120 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion119 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion116 decks781 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion88 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion84 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
9.2%inclusion72 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
9.0%inclusion70 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion68 decks781 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
8.5%inclusion54 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.3%inclusion65 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion62 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion58 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.2%inclusion56 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.2%inclusion56 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.3%inclusion49 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion297 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion251 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion221 decks781 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion132 decks781 decks
-16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion122 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion103 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion88 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion79 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion77 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.5%inclusion74 decks781 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion68 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.9%inclusion62 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.6%inclusion59 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion47 decks749 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.3%inclusion49 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.6%inclusion44 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion385 decks781 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion377 decks781 decks
46%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion370 decks781 decks
47%synergy
Explorer's Scope
43%inclusion336 decks781 decks
41%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion320 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion315 decks781 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion309 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion306 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion306 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion277 decks781 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion258 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion243 decks781 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion218 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion218 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
27%inclusion210 decks781 decks
21%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion209 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion119 decks461 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion185 decks781 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion185 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
23%inclusion179 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion179 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion155 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion105 decks580 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion122 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion52 decks315 decks
16%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion124 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion109 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion109 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion107 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion107 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion103 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion101 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion81 decks640 decks
8%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion98 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion94 decks781 decks
-17%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion92 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion92 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion91 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion73 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion87 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion55 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion81 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion46 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion73 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
9.3%inclusion73 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion233 decks781 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
25%inclusion193 decks781 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion189 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion172 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion166 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion161 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion161 decks781 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion143 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion127 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion114 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion121 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion112 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion85 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
8.2%inclusion64 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Forge Anew
8.1%inclusion63 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.8%inclusion61 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.5%inclusion51 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.5%inclusion51 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion43 decks781 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.5%inclusion43 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion117 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion457 decks781 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion320 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion314 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion287 decks781 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion204 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion99 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion84 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion44 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion592 decks781 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion548 decks781 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion411 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion258 decks781 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion211 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion209 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion106 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion105 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Locket
5.8%inclusion45 decks781 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
5.8%inclusion45 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.1%inclusion40 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion778 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion775 decks781 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion622 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
46%inclusion362 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion334 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion287 decks781 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion286 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion279 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion266 decks781 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion241 decks781 decks
-26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion228 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
25%inclusion197 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion164 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion156 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion139 decks781 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion139 decks781 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion122 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion115 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion108 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion93 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion89 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion89 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.6%inclusion59 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
-3%synergy