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

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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
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.5%inclusion4 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion250 decks259 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion224 decks259 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion234 decks259 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion210 decks259 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion202 decks259 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion203 decks259 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion213 decks259 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion179 decks259 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion180 decks259 decks
60%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion164 decks259 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion217 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion187 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion177 decks259 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion171 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion167 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion154 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion153 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion153 decks259 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion187 decks259 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion129 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion127 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion92 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion75 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion68 decks259 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion55 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion146 decks259 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion143 decks259 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion131 decks259 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion91 decks207 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion105 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion100 decks259 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion98 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion98 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion85 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion78 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion71 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion66 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion39 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion141 decks259 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion106 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion95 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion91 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion91 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion77 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion49 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion46 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion43 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion72 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion39 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion142 decks259 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion141 decks259 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion139 decks259 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion125 decks259 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion124 decks259 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion112 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion85 decks203 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion107 decks257 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion104 decks259 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion99 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion97 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion90 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion86 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion85 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion78 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion65 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion62 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion48 decks206 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion53 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion54 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion43 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion43 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion116 decks259 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion102 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion144 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion124 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion120 decks259 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion104 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion94 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion93 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion91 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion82 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion81 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion62 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion40 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion39 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-10%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion247 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion191 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
51%inclusion131 decks259 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion116 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion94 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion85 decks259 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion253 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion250 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion239 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion195 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion179 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion159 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion154 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion143 decks259 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion130 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion108 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion94 decks259 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion74 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion73 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion51 decks259 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion39 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-11%synergy