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
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Iron Man Armor
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion343 decks356 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
87%inclusion308 decks356 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion326 decks356 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion292 decks356 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion283 decks356 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion284 decks356 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion293 decks356 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion251 decks356 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion255 decks356 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion233 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion300 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion258 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion244 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion235 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion226 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion214 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion209 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion205 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion205 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion259 decks356 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion109 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion202 decks356 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion196 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion172 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion148 decks311 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion146 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion98 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion201 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion126 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion105 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion82 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion204 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion202 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion199 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion152 decks307 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion169 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion158 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion126 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion65 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion67 decks310 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion73 decks352 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion72 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion167 decks356 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion140 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion21 decks286 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion195 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion179 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion169 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion125 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion341 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion268 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion176 decks356 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion160 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion122 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion60 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion346 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion342 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion329 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion266 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion245 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion228 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion202 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion169 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion148 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion126 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion89 decks352 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-9%synergy