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

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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
Soul Immolation
3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Curious Colossus
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion270 decks280 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion241 decks280 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion253 decks280 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion227 decks280 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion223 decks280 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion218 decks280 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion228 decks280 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion196 decks280 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion194 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion176 decks280 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion234 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion201 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion189 decks280 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion184 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion182 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion164 decks280 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion163 decks280 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion163 decks280 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion161 decks280 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion160 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion202 decks280 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion141 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion72 decks280 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion59 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion155 decks280 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion154 decks280 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion144 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion113 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion66 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion152 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion114 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion87 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion159 decks280 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion156 decks280 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion154 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion153 decks280 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion136 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion132 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion97 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion119 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion113 decks279 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion108 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion104 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion70 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion58 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion56 decks276 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion128 decks280 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion154 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion135 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion111 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion96 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion66 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion267 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion208 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion273 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion269 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion257 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion209 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion196 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion171 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion163 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion153 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion139 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion66 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-24%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy