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

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
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Iron Man Armor
3.9%inclusion3 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Captain America's Shield
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion769 decks820 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion722 decks820 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion730 decks820 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion643 decks820 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion708 decks820 decks
69%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion689 decks820 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion648 decks820 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion625 decks820 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion629 decks820 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion577 decks820 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion692 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion658 decks820 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion618 decks820 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion608 decks820 decks
57%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion544 decks820 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion539 decks820 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion534 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion378 decks586 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion518 decks820 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion514 decks820 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion673 decks820 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion590 decks820 decks
65%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion556 decks820 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion441 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion391 decks820 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion382 decks820 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion375 decks820 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion360 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion327 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion289 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion341 decks591 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion424 decks820 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion405 decks820 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion397 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion367 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion362 decks820 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
40%inclusion330 decks820 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion313 decks820 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion287 decks820 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion270 decks820 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion261 decks820 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion251 decks820 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion244 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion244 decks820 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion220 decks820 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion210 decks820 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion208 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion180 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion172 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion168 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion155 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion152 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion138 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion138 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion130 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion124 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion120 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion118 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion116 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion84 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion108 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion104 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion102 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion98 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion95 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion80 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.9%inclusion65 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Hushbringer
7.0%inclusion57 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.2%inclusion51 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.9%inclusion35 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.9%inclusion48 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
5.5%inclusion45 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion455 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion371 decks820 decks
27%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion341 decks820 decks
22%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion313 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion268 decks820 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion254 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion253 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion214 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion158 decks820 decks
-11%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion141 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion140 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion138 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion133 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion126 decks790 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion77 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion121 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion119 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion110 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion102 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion94 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion82 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion78 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion72 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
7.0%inclusion57 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.7%inclusion55 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion55 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion54 decks820 decks
-10%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion49 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion48 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion45 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.5%inclusion45 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion41 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion291 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion202 decks820 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion178 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion139 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion96 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion82 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion58 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion512 decks820 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion486 decks820 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion424 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion414 decks820 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion381 decks820 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion367 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion353 decks820 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion327 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion316 decks820 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion308 decks820 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion296 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion277 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion248 decks820 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion247 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion236 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion169 decks591 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion220 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion211 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion143 decks572 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion186 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion152 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion172 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion147 decks737 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion112 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion158 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion151 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion136 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion134 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion134 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion129 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion116 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion114 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion108 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion104 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion100 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion98 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion97 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion97 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion94 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion89 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion86 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion85 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion84 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion81 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion81 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion80 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.4%inclusion69 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion467 decks820 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion380 decks820 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion296 decks820 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion160 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion157 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion153 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion135 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion122 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion113 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion65 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.8%inclusion64 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion28 decks533 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion196 decks820 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
45%inclusion368 decks820 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
43%inclusion356 decks820 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion348 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion343 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion320 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion305 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion209 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion209 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion169 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion157 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion132 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion102 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion96 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion90 decks820 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion86 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion68 decks820 decks
-11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.2%inclusion67 decks820 decks
-0%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion58 decks820 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.6%inclusion54 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion42 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion798 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
85%inclusion693 decks820 decks
80%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion654 decks820 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion624 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion368 decks820 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion328 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion226 decks820 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion180 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion165 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion127 decks688 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion137 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion89 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion68 decks820 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion761 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion753 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion747 decks820 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion734 decks820 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion683 decks820 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion656 decks820 decks
68%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion623 decks820 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion546 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion415 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion411 decks820 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion398 decks820 decks
42%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion374 decks820 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion362 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion352 decks820 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion319 decks820 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion319 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion305 decks820 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion299 decks820 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion296 decks820 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion266 decks820 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion260 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion255 decks820 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion230 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion208 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion170 decks688 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion199 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion169 decks820 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion134 decks820 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion119 decks820 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion119 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion95 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion84 decks820 decks
-34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion78 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion73 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.8%inclusion72 decks820 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion67 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion58 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion58 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
-16%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.4%inclusion28 decks515 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
-32%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
-7%synergy