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

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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
Hexing Squelcher
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Slumbering Walker
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion323 decks391 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion310 decks391 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion275 decks391 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion252 decks391 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion264 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion234 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion216 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion224 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion229 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion212 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion281 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion252 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion211 decks391 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion210 decks391 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
52%inclusion205 decks391 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion199 decks391 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion199 decks391 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion188 decks391 decks
-9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion187 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion167 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion163 decks391 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion118 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion115 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Champion of the Flame
27%inclusion107 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion107 decks391 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion106 decks391 decks
22%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion101 decks391 decks
24%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion94 decks391 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion83 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion80 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion79 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion72 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion71 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion68 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
17%inclusion68 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion66 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion64 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Kor Blademaster
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion52 decks351 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion56 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion52 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion45 decks391 decks
-14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion23 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion44 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion44 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion39 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion39 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.0%inclusion35 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.0%inclusion35 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
9.0%inclusion35 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.7%inclusion34 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.9%inclusion31 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.7%inclusion30 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.7%inclusion30 decks391 decks
-5%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion23 decks391 decks
-17%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
42%inclusion166 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion142 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion121 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion114 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion91 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion82 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion81 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion73 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion64 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion61 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion56 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion54 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion45 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion44 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion44 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.0%inclusion35 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Condemn
8.7%inclusion34 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.2%inclusion28 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Bulk Up
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.6%inclusion22 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion22 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion116 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion108 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion88 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion76 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion45 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion43 decks391 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion41 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion41 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion39 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion21 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion23 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion157 decks391 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion157 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion150 decks391 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
37%inclusion145 decks391 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
37%inclusion145 decks391 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
37%inclusion144 decks391 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
35%inclusion138 decks391 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion127 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion123 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion117 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion116 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
30%inclusion116 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion115 decks391 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion106 decks391 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion103 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion99 decks391 decks
23%synergy
Greataxe
24%inclusion92 decks391 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion88 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion83 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion79 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion41 decks204 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion76 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion68 decks352 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion74 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion74 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion56 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion71 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion48 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion70 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion64 decks391 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion64 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion51 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion45 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Valkas
11%inclusion43 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion43 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion156 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion104 decks391 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion96 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Fighter Class
21%inclusion81 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion79 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.2%inclusion28 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.9%inclusion31 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion22 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion232 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion165 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion157 decks391 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion114 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion113 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion46 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion30 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion334 decks391 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion270 decks391 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion187 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion127 decks391 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion87 decks391 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion41 decks391 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion23 decks391 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion23 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion390 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion384 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion330 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion180 decks391 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion177 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion152 decks391 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion135 decks391 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion135 decks391 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion121 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion108 decks391 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion105 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion89 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion82 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion83 decks391 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion79 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
20%inclusion79 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion78 decks391 decks
-19%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion78 decks391 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion60 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion56 decks391 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion54 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion51 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion49 decks391 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion46 decks391 decks
-17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion44 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.0%inclusion35 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.2%inclusion28 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-14%synergy