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

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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
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion675 decks720 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion638 decks720 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion644 decks720 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion560 decks720 decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion605 decks720 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion554 decks720 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion555 decks720 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion609 decks720 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion506 decks720 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion557 decks720 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion620 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion579 decks720 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion535 decks720 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion515 decks720 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion499 decks720 decks
61%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion493 decks720 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion480 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion456 decks720 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion444 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion440 decks720 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion604 decks720 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion536 decks720 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion490 decks720 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion380 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion344 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion336 decks720 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion329 decks720 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion317 decks720 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion301 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion270 decks720 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion172 decks318 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion376 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion363 decks720 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion344 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion329 decks720 decks
35%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
45%inclusion326 decks720 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion277 decks720 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
35%inclusion251 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion245 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion240 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion222 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion206 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion192 decks682 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion202 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion173 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion156 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion144 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion142 decks720 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion140 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion138 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion126 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion122 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
17%inclusion120 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion119 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
16%inclusion117 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion114 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion107 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion86 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion100 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion87 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion75 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion74 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Welder
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Hushbringer
8.5%inclusion61 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.6%inclusion55 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion393 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
26%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion313 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion262 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion247 decks720 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion238 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion206 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion198 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion152 decks720 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion142 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion92 decks554 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion112 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion114 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion103 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion100 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion97 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion88 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion84 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion75 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion61 decks590 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion74 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
9.2%inclusion66 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion52 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.2%inclusion52 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.1%inclusion51 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion51 decks720 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-12%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.4%inclusion46 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
5.7%inclusion41 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion36 decks652 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion271 decks720 decks
35%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion185 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion185 decks720 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion115 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion102 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion60 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.1%inclusion58 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion427 decks720 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
59%inclusion184 decks312 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion403 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
53%inclusion382 decks720 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion343 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion317 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion260 decks602 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion294 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion287 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion274 decks720 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
37%inclusion265 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion259 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion229 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion223 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion222 decks720 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion93 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion210 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion202 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion184 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion89 decks428 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion102 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion125 decks602 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion148 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion62 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion134 decks679 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion129 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion125 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion118 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion115 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion108 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion105 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion105 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion97 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion80 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion93 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion91 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion87 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion84 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion78 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion81 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion76 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion75 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion71 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.4%inclusion68 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
59%inclusion423 decks720 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion314 decks720 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion263 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Blood Moon
19%inclusion135 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion131 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion126 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion116 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion117 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
15%inclusion106 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion86 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
8.0%inclusion52 decks652 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
5.6%inclusion40 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion175 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion289 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion286 decks720 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion285 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion277 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion275 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion274 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion176 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion157 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion145 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion145 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion112 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion103 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion86 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion67 decks613 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion66 decks720 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
0%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion61 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.6%inclusion47 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
-12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion696 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
82%inclusion593 decks720 decks
78%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion571 decks720 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion552 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion334 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion256 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion243 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion204 decks720 decks
-24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion173 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion147 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion143 decks720 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion85 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
20%inclusion141 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion133 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion57 decks720 decks
-18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion672 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion660 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion652 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion643 decks720 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion614 decks720 decks
57%synergy
Spectator Seating
77%inclusion556 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Plateau
77%inclusion555 decks720 decks
65%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion502 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion360 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion351 decks720 decks
42%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion350 decks720 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion329 decks720 decks
-17%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion317 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion311 decks720 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion297 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion293 decks720 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion266 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion265 decks720 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion258 decks720 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion249 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion232 decks720 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
31%inclusion225 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion216 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion176 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion96 decks433 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion158 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion135 decks698 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion102 decks720 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion100 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion94 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
-34%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion58 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.6%inclusion55 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion52 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
-34%synergy