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
Improvised Arsenal
2.8%inclusion3 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion301 decks316 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion290 decks316 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion270 decks316 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion256 decks316 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion251 decks316 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion246 decks316 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion259 decks316 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion217 decks316 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion219 decks316 decks
60%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion203 decks316 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion266 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion232 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion220 decks316 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion210 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion203 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion190 decks316 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion186 decks316 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion182 decks316 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion182 decks316 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion181 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion227 decks316 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion161 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion153 decks316 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion114 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion83 decks316 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion71 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion61 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion173 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion172 decks316 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion155 decks316 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion123 decks268 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion129 decks316 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion117 decks316 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion117 decks316 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion113 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion111 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion105 decks316 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion98 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion91 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion89 decks316 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion69 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion67 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion57 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion51 decks315 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion49 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
12%inclusion39 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion28 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.3%inclusion27 decks291 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.2%inclusion29 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.2%inclusion29 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion172 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion129 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion118 decks316 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion114 decks316 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion96 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion70 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion63 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion60 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion56 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion51 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion34 decks315 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion25 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion91 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion72 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion46 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion180 decks316 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion180 decks316 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion177 decks316 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion152 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
46%inclusion122 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion145 decks316 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion139 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion129 decks315 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion128 decks316 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion121 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion115 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion115 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion111 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion105 decks316 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion101 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion91 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion86 decks316 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion85 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion84 decks316 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion74 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion73 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion72 decks315 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion68 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion65 decks311 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion66 decks316 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion51 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion61 decks315 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion57 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion55 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion51 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion47 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion46 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion40 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion179 decks316 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion150 decks316 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion120 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion82 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion51 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion39 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion19 decks315 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion65 decks316 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion172 decks316 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion153 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion153 decks316 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion128 decks316 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion112 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion111 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion107 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion104 decks316 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion81 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.2%inclusion29 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion25 decks316 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion301 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion235 decks316 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion154 decks316 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion146 decks316 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion110 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion105 decks316 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion60 decks316 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion57 decks311 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion44 decks316 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion307 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion301 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion290 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion237 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion218 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion198 decks316 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion185 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion175 decks316 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion153 decks316 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion130 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion128 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
34%inclusion109 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion92 decks316 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion86 decks316 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion74 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion70 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion67 decks316 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion65 decks316 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion60 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion56 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion47 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion46 decks316 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion43 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion43 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion40 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
-8%synergy