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

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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
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Moon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Timely Ward
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-9%synergy