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

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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Captain America's Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Sunforger
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Samurai
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Oblation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Day
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Batterskull
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy