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

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
Lorehold Charm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Harsh Annotation
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.8%inclusion4 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Fields of Strife
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion338 decks395 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion319 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion276 decks395 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion252 decks395 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion273 decks395 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion220 decks395 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
59%inclusion235 decks395 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion219 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion217 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion225 decks395 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion289 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion259 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion225 decks395 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion221 decks395 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion210 decks395 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion206 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion197 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion196 decks395 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion193 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion174 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion167 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion116 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion112 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion105 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion102 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Champion of the Flame
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion83 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion69 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion69 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion67 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Kor Blademaster
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion54 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
-13%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion169 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion144 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion125 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion123 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion95 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion85 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion67 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion41 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Condemn
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion28 decks354 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
-9%synergy
Bulk Up
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion118 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion80 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion50 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion41 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion22 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion157 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion157 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion156 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion152 decks395 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
37%inclusion147 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion136 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
34%inclusion134 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion130 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion123 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
31%inclusion122 decks395 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion120 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion115 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
29%inclusion113 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion109 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion104 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion54 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion88 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Plate Armor
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion57 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion72 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion75 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion67 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Valkas
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion161 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion89 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion81 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion41 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion25 decks352 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion239 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion162 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion155 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion119 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion114 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion339 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion274 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion192 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion134 decks395 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion50 decks395 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion394 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion386 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion335 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion190 decks395 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion177 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion164 decks395 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion139 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion135 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion112 decks395 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion101 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion94 decks395 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion85 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion73 decks395 decks
-11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
-15%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion41 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-14%synergy