Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Improvised Arsenal
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.6%inclusion4 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.1%inclusion3 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.9%inclusion5 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
1.7%inclusion3 decks172 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion678 decks718 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion639 decks718 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion639 decks718 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion558 decks718 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion502 decks718 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion525 decks718 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion514 decks718 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion507 decks718 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion505 decks718 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion457 decks718 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion593 decks718 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion562 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion500 decks718 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion478 decks718 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion459 decks718 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion443 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion437 decks718 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion428 decks718 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion422 decks718 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion421 decks718 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion231 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion198 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion161 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion114 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion74 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion67 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion50 decks718 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion48 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion385 decks718 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion341 decks718 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion334 decks718 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion316 decks718 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion265 decks718 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion262 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion261 decks718 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion256 decks718 decks
32%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion253 decks718 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion198 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion212 decks718 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion166 decks718 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion161 decks718 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion156 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion155 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion146 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion134 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion131 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion131 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion126 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion121 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion110 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion109 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion104 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion92 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion91 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion80 decks718 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion79 decks718 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion77 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion74 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.4%inclusion54 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion67 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion52 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion61 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.4%inclusion60 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion59 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.2%inclusion47 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion55 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.5%inclusion54 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.4%inclusion53 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.4%inclusion53 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion51 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion51 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.0%inclusion50 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.5%inclusion47 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion45 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.8%inclusion42 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.3%inclusion38 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.2%inclusion37 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion319 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion296 decks718 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion283 decks718 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion226 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion200 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion199 decks718 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion194 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion141 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion126 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion111 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion107 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion105 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion104 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion96 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion86 decks718 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion69 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
9.2%inclusion66 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion65 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion65 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion64 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.9%inclusion64 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion56 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion55 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion54 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion51 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion48 decks718 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion45 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion43 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion40 decks718 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion29 decks554 decks
-5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.2%inclusion37 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion37 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion36 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion22 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion221 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion210 decks718 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion144 decks718 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion136 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion81 decks718 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion78 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion69 decks718 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion65 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion64 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion55 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion53 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion51 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion47 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion43 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion43 decks718 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.0%inclusion36 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion402 decks718 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion389 decks718 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion374 decks718 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion366 decks718 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion356 decks718 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion349 decks718 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion336 decks718 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion317 decks718 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion295 decks718 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion230 decks566 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion284 decks718 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion272 decks718 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion249 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion246 decks718 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion241 decks715 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion231 decks718 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion213 decks718 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion156 decks574 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion193 decks718 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion191 decks718 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion186 decks718 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion185 decks718 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion182 decks718 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion135 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion164 decks718 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion160 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion163 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion148 decks709 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion143 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion141 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion141 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion137 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion134 decks718 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion130 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion128 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion123 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion94 decks559 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion120 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion118 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion114 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion113 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion107 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion107 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion106 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion104 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion100 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion95 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion90 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion88 decks709 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion84 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion372 decks718 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion329 decks718 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion210 decks718 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion133 decks718 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion114 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion108 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion70 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion70 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.5%inclusion68 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.2%inclusion66 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion63 decks718 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion55 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion44 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion42 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.7%inclusion41 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion38 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion112 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion102 decks718 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion467 decks718 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion375 decks718 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion327 decks718 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion323 decks718 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion283 decks718 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion199 decks718 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion198 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion192 decks718 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion176 decks718 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion110 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion109 decks715 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion78 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion77 decks718 decks
-8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion74 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion71 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion70 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion67 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion58 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.9%inclusion57 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion52 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion48 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion43 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion40 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion37 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion671 decks718 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion560 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion370 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion332 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion158 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion131 decks718 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion109 decks718 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion101 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion94 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion63 decks718 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.4%inclusion60 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion54 decks718 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
7.1%inclusion51 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion38 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion703 decks718 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion696 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion669 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion486 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion460 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion402 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion373 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion342 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion291 decks718 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion278 decks718 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion270 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion261 decks718 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion235 decks718 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion200 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion183 decks718 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion166 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion152 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion141 decks718 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion139 decks718 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion123 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion117 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion115 decks718 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion112 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion111 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion110 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion109 decks718 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion93 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion92 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion91 decks718 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion79 decks718 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion48 decks484 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion71 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion70 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion69 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion67 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion65 decks718 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion65 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion61 decks718 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion59 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion59 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion59 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion54 decks718 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion53 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion50 decks718 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion49 decks718 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion45 decks718 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.0%inclusion36 decks718 decks
1%synergy