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

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
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reconstruct History
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Fireshrieker
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Plate Armor
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Kher Keep
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy