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
Hexing Squelcher
3.0%inclusion5 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Skateboard
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
1.2%inclusion2 decks166 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion623 decks664 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion591 decks664 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion593 decks664 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion508 decks664 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion463 decks664 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion481 decks664 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion471 decks664 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion468 decks664 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion464 decks664 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion414 decks664 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion549 decks664 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion525 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion460 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion441 decks664 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion432 decks664 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion405 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion397 decks664 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion392 decks664 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion383 decks664 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion381 decks664 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion207 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion183 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion141 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion106 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion70 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion59 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion48 decks664 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion47 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion353 decks664 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion319 decks664 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion311 decks664 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion288 decks664 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion244 decks664 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion243 decks664 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion241 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
36%inclusion237 decks664 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion233 decks664 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion182 decks520 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion196 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion161 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion151 decks664 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion149 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion142 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion133 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion129 decks664 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion124 decks664 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion123 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion114 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion111 decks664 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion102 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion99 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion98 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion72 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion88 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion86 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion74 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion73 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion72 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion67 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion61 decks661 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.9%inclusion59 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion44 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion55 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.1%inclusion54 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.7%inclusion51 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion50 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.5%inclusion50 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion50 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion48 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion48 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.9%inclusion46 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.6%inclusion44 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion40 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion299 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion277 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion258 decks664 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion208 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion185 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion181 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion176 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion125 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion112 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion100 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion98 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion94 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion87 decks660 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion86 decks664 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion85 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion66 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion66 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion64 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion59 decks661 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion56 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.4%inclusion56 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion47 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion46 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion45 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion43 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion40 decks664 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.6%inclusion37 decks664 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion35 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion205 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion195 decks664 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion134 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion122 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion78 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion73 decks664 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion62 decks664 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion59 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion59 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion47 decks661 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion46 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion44 decks664 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion39 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion37 decks664 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion36 decks661 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion366 decks664 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion355 decks664 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion347 decks664 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion342 decks664 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion329 decks664 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion323 decks664 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion306 decks664 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion292 decks664 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion276 decks664 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion211 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion266 decks664 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion243 decks664 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion235 decks664 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion229 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion225 decks661 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion214 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion198 decks664 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion180 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion139 decks518 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion174 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion173 decks664 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion172 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion127 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion170 decks664 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion157 decks664 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion144 decks648 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion146 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion143 decks655 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion138 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion131 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion129 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion126 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion126 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion124 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion119 decks664 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion88 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion116 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion115 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion110 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion106 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion104 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion102 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion100 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion98 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion97 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion94 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion91 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion87 decks655 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion85 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion82 decks664 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion342 decks664 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion308 decks664 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion194 decks664 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion126 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion104 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion97 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion68 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion62 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.3%inclusion62 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion60 decks660 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion58 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.7%inclusion38 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion38 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion37 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion35 decks661 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion103 decks664 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion102 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion428 decks664 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion350 decks664 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion302 decks664 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion294 decks664 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion263 decks664 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion189 decks664 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion185 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion178 decks664 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion162 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion103 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion103 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion72 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion70 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion67 decks664 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion67 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion60 decks664 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion59 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion53 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion51 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion51 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion47 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion40 decks664 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion39 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion620 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion513 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion335 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion305 decks664 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion146 decks664 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion117 decks664 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion105 decks664 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion90 decks648 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion86 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion61 decks664 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.7%inclusion51 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion49 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion48 decks664 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.4%inclusion36 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion650 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion644 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion624 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion449 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion430 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion369 decks664 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion346 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion315 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion271 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion259 decks664 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion244 decks664 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion239 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion222 decks664 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion185 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion169 decks664 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion150 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion136 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion138 decks664 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion127 decks664 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion118 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion116 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion108 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion102 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion101 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion100 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion98 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion89 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion88 decks664 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion86 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion77 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion69 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion66 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion64 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion61 decks661 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion61 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.2%inclusion61 decks664 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion38 decks424 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion56 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion55 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion54 decks664 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion54 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion52 decks664 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion48 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion47 decks661 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion46 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion43 decks664 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.3%inclusion35 decks664 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion34 decks664 decks
1%synergy