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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Dana Roach
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?
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Turbulent Steppe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Quintessential Katana
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Dawn Charm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
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