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

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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
Improvised Arsenal
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion157 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion129 decks171 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion135 decks171 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion127 decks171 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion123 decks171 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion122 decks171 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion111 decks171 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion117 decks171 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion135 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion124 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion119 decks171 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion118 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
65%inclusion111 decks171 decks
54%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion110 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion107 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion102 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion101 decks171 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion91 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion40 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
47%inclusion80 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion64 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion99 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion90 decks171 decks
43%synergy
Nettlecyst
52%inclusion89 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion77 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion67 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion66 decks171 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion64 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion58 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion51 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
54%inclusion92 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion77 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion117 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
59%inclusion101 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion90 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion70 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion164 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion141 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion164 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion161 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion128 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion124 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion99 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion86 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion72 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion64 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion54 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
2%synergy