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

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Open the Armory
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Armory Paladin
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Selfless Samurai
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Oblation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fling
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Condemn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Rebel Salvo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Batterskull
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Timely Ward
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Needle Spires
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy