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

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Master Piandao
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
69%inclusion206 decks298 decks
67%synergy
Thran Power Suit
73%inclusion218 decks298 decks
67%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion231 decks298 decks
66%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
74%inclusion222 decks298 decks
64%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
72%inclusion215 decks298 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion202 decks298 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion232 decks298 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion214 decks298 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion212 decks298 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
66%inclusion197 decks298 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion210 decks298 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion201 decks298 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion193 decks298 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion188 decks298 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
61%inclusion183 decks298 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
59%inclusion176 decks298 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion175 decks298 decks
-7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
57%inclusion169 decks298 decks
54%synergy
Greataxe
52%inclusion156 decks298 decks
51%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion152 decks298 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion148 decks298 decks
40%synergy
Champion of the Flame
48%inclusion143 decks298 decks
46%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
45%inclusion135 decks298 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion134 decks298 decks
38%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
42%inclusion125 decks298 decks
40%synergy
Relic Seeker
40%inclusion118 decks298 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion110 decks298 decks
29%synergy
Kor Blademaster
36%inclusion108 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
36%inclusion108 decks298 decks
34%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
34%inclusion102 decks298 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion101 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion94 decks298 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion75 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Rabbit Battery
24%inclusion73 decks298 decks
21%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion71 decks298 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion63 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion59 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion58 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion56 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion52 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
13%inclusion38 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion29 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
-17%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion119 decks298 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion110 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion110 decks298 decks
-20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion102 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion92 decks298 decks
-18%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion92 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion74 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion74 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
18%inclusion53 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion53 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion29 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
-9%synergy
Resolute Strike
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
-4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion118 decks298 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion109 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion90 decks298 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion56 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion55 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
-19%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
6%synergy
United Battlefront
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
49%inclusion147 decks298 decks
43%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
49%inclusion145 decks298 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion140 decks298 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
47%inclusion140 decks298 decks
39%synergy
Fireshrieker
47%inclusion140 decks298 decks
44%synergy
Plate Armor
44%inclusion131 decks298 decks
42%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion131 decks298 decks
39%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion123 decks298 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion123 decks298 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion114 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Pick
38%inclusion112 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
35%inclusion103 decks298 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
34%inclusion102 decks298 decks
29%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion99 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion98 decks298 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion90 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion83 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
28%inclusion83 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion79 decks298 decks
25%synergy
Short Bow
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion53 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion40 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Suit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Axe
11%inclusion34 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion34 decks298 decks
-17%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Prying Blade
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion31 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion31 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
36%inclusion106 decks298 decks
32%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
31%inclusion91 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
29%inclusion86 decks298 decks
28%synergy
Flaming Fist
25%inclusion74 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion72 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Sticky Fingers
20%inclusion61 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion60 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion54 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion41 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion55 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion190 decks298 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
51%inclusion151 decks298 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion141 decks298 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion140 decks298 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion96 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion240 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion223 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion175 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion96 decks298 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion85 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion80 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion38 decks298 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion31 decks298 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion297 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion297 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion250 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
55%inclusion163 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion131 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion127 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion115 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion109 decks298 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion107 decks298 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion101 decks298 decks
-30%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion85 decks298 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Guildgate
27%inclusion80 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion71 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion65 decks298 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion50 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion45 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion43 decks286 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion31 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy