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

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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
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Relic Seeker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Wear // Tear
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chainsaw
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Pariah
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
With Great Power...
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sequestered Stash
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy