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

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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
Quintessential Katana
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Emeria
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Moon
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Containment Priest
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Orim's Chant
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Magnetic Theft
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Soul Partition
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Divergent Transformations
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Oath
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Search for Glory
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Transmogrify
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Reality Scramble
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Greataxe
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Deafening Silence
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Stranglehold
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
High Noon
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Shadow
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
72%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
69%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Paradise Mantle
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-31%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy