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
Hard-Won Jitte
3.1%inclusion5 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.0%inclusion6 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.0%inclusion4 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Dimension X
2.0%inclusion3 decks152 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion729 decks781 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion686 decks781 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion694 decks781 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion607 decks781 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion671 decks781 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion658 decks781 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion595 decks781 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion599 decks781 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion610 decks781 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion543 decks781 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion667 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion626 decks781 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion582 decks781 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion569 decks781 decks
55%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion522 decks781 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion519 decks781 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion504 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion498 decks781 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion497 decks781 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion490 decks781 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion646 decks781 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion571 decks781 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion525 decks781 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion428 decks781 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion375 decks781 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion370 decks781 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion361 decks781 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion344 decks781 decks
38%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion326 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion276 decks781 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion277 decks500 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion407 decks781 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion398 decks781 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion374 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion353 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion348 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion321 decks781 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion296 decks781 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion256 decks781 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion254 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion242 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion239 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion227 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion209 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion200 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion200 decks781 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion168 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion167 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion159 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion140 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion136 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion132 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion132 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion120 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion113 decks747 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion115 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion114 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion111 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion104 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion102 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion101 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion101 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion84 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion81 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion76 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion73 decks766 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.3%inclusion73 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.3%inclusion65 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.6%inclusion59 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Hushbringer
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.8%inclusion53 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.3%inclusion49 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.1%inclusion48 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.0%inclusion47 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
5.8%inclusion45 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion433 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion346 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion334 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion291 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion251 decks781 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion246 decks781 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion229 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion219 decks781 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion156 decks781 decks
-11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion141 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion133 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion118 decks709 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion129 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion127 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion57 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion112 decks765 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion111 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion93 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion92 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion89 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion87 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion85 decks781 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion76 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
9.5%inclusion74 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion63 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion63 decks781 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion61 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion57 decks781 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
7.2%inclusion56 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.0%inclusion55 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.8%inclusion53 decks781 decks
-12%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.7%inclusion52 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion51 decks766 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
6.3%inclusion49 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion48 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.5%inclusion43 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion42 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion41 decks766 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion293 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion204 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion184 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion123 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion95 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion82 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.5%inclusion74 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
9.2%inclusion72 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion66 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.1%inclusion63 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion60 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion51 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion39 decks766 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
61%inclusion300 decks495 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion461 decks781 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion423 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion397 decks781 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion369 decks781 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion346 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion314 decks748 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion311 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion307 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion297 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion281 decks781 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion257 decks781 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion255 decks781 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion243 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion226 decks781 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion218 decks781 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion138 decks500 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion200 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion183 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion104 decks479 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion157 decks748 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion123 decks597 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion96 decks489 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion148 decks781 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion123 decks653 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion147 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion138 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion133 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion130 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion121 decks747 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion117 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion111 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion109 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion105 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion104 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion102 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion97 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion96 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion96 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion93 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion90 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion83 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion79 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.0%inclusion70 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.8%inclusion69 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.7%inclusion68 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion445 decks781 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion354 decks781 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion289 decks781 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion151 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion143 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion139 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion130 decks781 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion120 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion103 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion71 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion69 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion65 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.2%inclusion64 decks781 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
7.0%inclusion55 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion189 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion35 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion333 decks781 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
42%inclusion329 decks781 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion324 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion319 decks781 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion307 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion294 decks781 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion197 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
24%inclusion184 decks781 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion174 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion158 decks781 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion131 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion94 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion90 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion90 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion82 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion75 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion70 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion69 decks781 decks
0%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion67 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion63 decks781 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion49 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.2%inclusion41 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion759 decks781 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion656 decks781 decks
79%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion625 decks781 decks
76%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion602 decks781 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion358 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion293 decks781 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion266 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion220 decks781 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion171 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion163 decks781 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion112 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion140 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion81 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion72 decks781 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion66 decks781 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.8%inclusion61 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion54 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion726 decks781 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion713 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion711 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion699 decks781 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion652 decks781 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
78%inclusion606 decks781 decks
65%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion597 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion525 decks781 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion391 decks781 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion380 decks781 decks
42%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion379 decks781 decks
-17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion360 decks781 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion342 decks781 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion330 decks781 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion308 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion300 decks781 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion294 decks781 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion292 decks781 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion283 decks781 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion261 decks781 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion245 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion241 decks781 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion228 decks781 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion199 decks781 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion140 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion175 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion165 decks781 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion118 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion115 decks781 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion112 decks765 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion102 decks781 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion76 decks781 decks
-34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion76 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion73 decks766 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.0%inclusion70 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.3%inclusion65 decks781 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion64 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion61 decks781 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion61 decks781 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion60 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion58 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion47 decks759 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.1%inclusion48 decks781 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.9%inclusion46 decks781 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion39 decks766 decks
-1%synergy