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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Dana Roach
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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Urza's Saga
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Open the Armory
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Grand Abolisher
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Silence
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Wear // Tear
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Orim's Chant
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Seize the Day
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Oath
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Deafening Silence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
High Noon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stony Silence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Amber
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Paradise Mantle
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Arid Mesa
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-39%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
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