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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
Rank #274
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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Kor Blademaster
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Condemn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri's Machinations
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy