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

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
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
79%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion53 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Thran Power Suit
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Relic Seeker
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Champion of the Flame
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Kor Blademaster
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Make a Stand
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Fireshrieker
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Hero's Blade
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Greataxe
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Ring of Valkas
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Axe
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Faith Unbroken
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Umbra
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Bludgeon Brawl
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Gryff's Boon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Axgard Armory
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Steppe
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Needle Spires
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Kher Keep
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Great Furnace
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to War
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion73 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
The Irencrag
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-27%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-28%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-41%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Cave of Temptation
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy