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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Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Urza's Saga
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Sunforger
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Silence
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Magus of the Moon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Wear // Tear
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Orim's Chant
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Day
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Last Chance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tangle Wire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Accorder's Shield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Deafening Silence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stony Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Paradise Mantle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Plateau
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
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