Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Modified Creatures

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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
Improvised Arsenal
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Open the Armory
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Shelter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Nettlecyst
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Spirit Mantle
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy