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

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
Turbulent Steppe
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.5%inclusion3 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Erode
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.0%inclusion2 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.6%inclusion2 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion309 decks323 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion279 decks323 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion296 decks323 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion264 decks323 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion258 decks323 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion253 decks323 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion266 decks323 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion226 decks323 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion224 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion210 decks323 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion273 decks323 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion235 decks323 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion225 decks323 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion216 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion205 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion198 decks323 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion189 decks323 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion188 decks323 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion186 decks323 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion186 decks323 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion236 decks323 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion165 decks323 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion157 decks323 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion118 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion95 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion86 decks323 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion74 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion182 decks323 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion178 decks323 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion160 decks323 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion127 decks276 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion133 decks323 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion122 decks323 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion118 decks323 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion110 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion109 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion102 decks323 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion95 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion92 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion92 decks323 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion68 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion67 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion59 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion53 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion46 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
-1%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion36 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion27 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion29 decks299 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion30 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion180 decks323 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion133 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion127 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion119 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion99 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion97 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion67 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion61 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion39 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion33 decks323 decks
-7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion92 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion76 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion33 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion186 decks323 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion184 decks323 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion184 decks323 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion177 decks323 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion153 decks323 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion128 decks272 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion148 decks323 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion143 decks323 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion132 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion130 decks323 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion122 decks323 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion118 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion116 decks323 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion111 decks323 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion102 decks323 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion92 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion87 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion85 decks323 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion84 decks323 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion73 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion59 decks263 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion72 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion71 decks323 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion67 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion67 decks323 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion63 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion56 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion55 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion55 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion46 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion45 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
-1%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion153 decks323 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion124 decks323 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion84 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion39 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion36 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion25 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion177 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion159 decks323 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion158 decks323 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion132 decks323 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion114 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion114 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion111 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion104 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion99 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion85 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion50 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion308 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion241 decks323 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion158 decks323 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion148 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion59 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion59 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion314 decks323 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion309 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion298 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion243 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion221 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion200 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion191 decks323 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion178 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion155 decks323 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion132 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion131 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion95 decks323 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion87 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion77 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion69 decks323 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion67 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion66 decks323 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion65 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion63 decks323 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion55 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion53 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion52 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion52 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion33 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.3%inclusion30 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
4%synergy