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

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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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
89%synergy
Commander's Plate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Urza's Saga
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Shadowspear
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gingerbrute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Etched Champion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Silence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skullcrack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Estates
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hour of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Worldslayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lost Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Blood Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mistveil Plains
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Hammerheim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Tantalite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Plateau
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy