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
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion756 decks803 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion718 decks803 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion712 decks803 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion620 decks803 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion561 decks803 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion594 decks803 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
70%inclusion566 decks803 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion564 decks803 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion555 decks803 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion512 decks803 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion658 decks803 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion631 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion554 decks803 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion527 decks803 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion508 decks803 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion500 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion480 decks803 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion480 decks803 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion474 decks803 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion471 decks803 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion278 decks803 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion223 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion171 decks803 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion126 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion87 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion73 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion56 decks803 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion55 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion431 decks803 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion370 decks803 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion370 decks803 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion347 decks803 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion309 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion296 decks803 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion241 decks666 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion290 decks803 decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion275 decks803 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion268 decks803 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion237 decks803 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion187 decks803 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion175 decks803 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion174 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion171 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion163 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion155 decks803 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion153 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion150 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion135 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion133 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion118 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion117 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion91 decks666 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion108 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion99 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion96 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion96 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion84 decks803 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion83 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion81 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.3%inclusion75 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.2%inclusion61 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.0%inclusion60 decks666 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion70 decks803 decks
-0%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion57 decks663 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.5%inclusion60 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
-0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion58 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion54 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.6%inclusion53 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.4%inclusion51 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.2%inclusion50 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.9%inclusion47 decks803 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
5.7%inclusion46 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.2%inclusion42 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion341 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion323 decks803 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion313 decks803 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion246 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion232 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion231 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion224 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion151 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion142 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion124 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion122 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion120 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion114 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion109 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion96 decks803 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion74 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion71 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.6%inclusion69 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion69 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion68 decks803 decks
-0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.0%inclusion64 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.0%inclusion64 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion62 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion53 decks803 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.6%inclusion53 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion51 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion39 decks645 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion46 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion45 decks803 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion44 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion43 decks803 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion42 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion42 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion238 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion222 decks803 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion162 decks803 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion149 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion94 decks803 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion86 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion71 decks803 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion70 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion67 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion62 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.0%inclusion56 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.1%inclusion49 decks803 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.6%inclusion45 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.2%inclusion42 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion450 decks803 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion425 decks803 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion420 decks803 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion411 decks803 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion402 decks803 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion390 decks803 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion371 decks803 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion362 decks803 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion337 decks803 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion270 decks657 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion305 decks803 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion300 decks803 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion294 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion281 decks803 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion271 decks803 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion256 decks803 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion198 decks665 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion228 decks803 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion174 decks639 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion218 decks803 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion216 decks803 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion197 decks803 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion197 decks803 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion195 decks803 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion191 decks790 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion188 decks803 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion184 decks803 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion170 decks797 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion164 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion163 decks803 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion154 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion152 decks803 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion151 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion148 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion146 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion117 decks650 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion140 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion131 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion127 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion125 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion123 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion122 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion122 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion121 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion119 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion112 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion103 decks803 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion96 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion92 decks797 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion92 decks803 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion407 decks803 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion372 decks803 decks
37%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion238 decks803 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion141 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion124 decks803 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion118 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.5%inclusion76 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.3%inclusion75 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion74 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.1%inclusion73 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.5%inclusion68 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion66 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion53 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion49 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.5%inclusion44 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.2%inclusion31 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion130 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion103 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion512 decks803 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion422 decks803 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion355 decks803 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion353 decks803 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion312 decks803 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion223 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion223 decks803 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion215 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion198 decks803 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion128 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion124 decks803 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion89 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion89 decks803 decks
-8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion80 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion80 decks803 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion79 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.1%inclusion65 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion63 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion58 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion54 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion50 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion48 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion41 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion745 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion617 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion404 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion364 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion184 decks803 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion137 decks803 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion120 decks803 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion114 decks790 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion113 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion69 decks803 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion66 decks803 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion55 decks803 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion54 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion45 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion786 decks803 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion777 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion747 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion554 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion513 decks803 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion460 decks803 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion417 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion395 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion335 decks803 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion322 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion316 decks803 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion295 decks803 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion256 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion231 decks803 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion201 decks803 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion191 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion171 decks790 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion159 decks803 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion156 decks803 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion145 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion141 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion133 decks803 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion129 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion126 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion124 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion124 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion103 decks803 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion97 decks803 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion96 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion85 decks803 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion80 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion76 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion75 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion74 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion67 decks803 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion64 decks803 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion64 decks803 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion63 decks803 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion63 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion59 decks803 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion58 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion55 decks803 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.7%inclusion46 decks803 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
5.4%inclusion43 decks803 decks
1%synergy