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

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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?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.5%inclusion5 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Skateboard
1.4%inclusion2 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.0%inclusion2 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Quintessential Katana
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion658 decks699 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion622 decks699 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion625 decks699 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion544 decks699 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion490 decks699 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion510 decks699 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion498 decks699 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion498 decks699 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion490 decks699 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion445 decks699 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion580 decks699 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion546 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion486 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion468 decks699 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion452 decks699 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion426 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion423 decks699 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion418 decks699 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion412 decks699 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion403 decks699 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion226 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion200 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion155 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion112 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion72 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion64 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion374 decks699 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion330 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion325 decks699 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion305 decks699 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion258 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion257 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion256 decks699 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion250 decks699 decks
32%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion247 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion195 decks557 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion166 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion155 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion151 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion149 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion140 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion133 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion132 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion125 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion122 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion116 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion106 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion102 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion102 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion71 decks557 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion80 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion78 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion69 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion53 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion64 decks696 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion50 decks553 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.6%inclusion60 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.6%inclusion60 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.6%inclusion60 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.1%inclusion45 decks557 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion50 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.0%inclusion35 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.0%inclusion35 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion314 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion290 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion275 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion219 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion195 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion189 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion188 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion138 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion118 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion98 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion98 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion91 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion85 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion64 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion62 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion37 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion216 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion208 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion140 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion137 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion76 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion68 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion62 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion50 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion39 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion390 decks699 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion380 decks699 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion367 decks699 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion362 decks699 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion348 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion338 decks699 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion328 decks699 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion312 decks699 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion287 decks699 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion224 decks547 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion278 decks699 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion261 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion245 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion242 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion238 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion226 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion189 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion187 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion148 decks555 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion182 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion180 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion179 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion134 decks528 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion161 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion156 decks683 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion155 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion149 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion140 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion137 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion136 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion134 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion130 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion127 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion123 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion92 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion114 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion111 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion110 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion107 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion105 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion101 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion96 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion95 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion89 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion85 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion363 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion323 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion130 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion110 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion104 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion69 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.4%inclusion66 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.2%inclusion64 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.6%inclusion60 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion54 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion36 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion111 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion99 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion457 decks699 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion367 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion318 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion315 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion278 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion200 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion195 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion189 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion173 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion110 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion108 decks696 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion63 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion55 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.9%inclusion55 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion654 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion543 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion355 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion322 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion157 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion127 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion109 decks699 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion99 decks683 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion92 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion62 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion684 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion677 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion652 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion471 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion446 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion395 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion364 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion327 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion291 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion273 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion259 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion251 decks699 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion228 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion189 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion176 decks699 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion159 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion148 decks683 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion139 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion132 decks699 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion119 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion113 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion109 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion108 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion93 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion92 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion90 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion69 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.3%inclusion43 decks463 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion64 decks696 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion62 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion58 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion50 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
1%synergy