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

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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
Impolite Entrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
69%inclusion194 decks280 decks
67%synergy
Thran Power Suit
73%inclusion205 decks280 decks
67%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion218 decks280 decks
66%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
75%inclusion209 decks280 decks
64%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
73%inclusion205 decks280 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion192 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
68%inclusion189 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion202 decks280 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion219 decks280 decks
59%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion186 decks280 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion201 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion200 decks280 decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion192 decks280 decks
57%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion176 decks280 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion175 decks280 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion171 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion170 decks280 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
58%inclusion163 decks280 decks
56%synergy
Greataxe
53%inclusion147 decks280 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion146 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Champion of the Flame
48%inclusion135 decks280 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion134 decks280 decks
38%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
46%inclusion130 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Relic Seeker
41%inclusion114 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Kor Blademaster
38%inclusion106 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion102 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
35%inclusion98 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion96 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion70 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Rabbit Battery
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
-17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion111 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion106 decks280 decks
-19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Disenchant
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion89 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion73 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion70 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Resolute Strike
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Shelter
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
-18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
51%inclusion142 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion138 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
46%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
49%inclusion136 decks280 decks
47%synergy
Plate Armor
43%inclusion121 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
38%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion116 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion114 decks280 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Pick
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion85 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Short Bow
24%inclusion44 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Bearded Axe
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Dueling Rapier
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Axe
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
-18%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Suit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Kor Halberd
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
26%inclusion72 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion183 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
50%inclusion141 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion136 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion134 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion93 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion228 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion212 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion165 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion82 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Locket
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion279 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion279 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion237 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
55%inclusion153 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
46%inclusion128 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion123 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
-29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
0%synergy