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

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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
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Relic Seeker
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Champion of the Flame
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Kor Blademaster
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kor Cartographer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rebel Salvo
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Resolute Strike
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Winds of Rath
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Handling
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Blade
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Greataxe
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Ring of Valkas
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bonesplitter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Zephyr Boots
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Wargear
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Team Pennant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Timely Ward
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Flaming Fist
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Faith Unbroken
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Axgard Armory
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Steppe
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Needle Spires
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Memorial to War
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Cave of Temptation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Transguild Promenade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy