Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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
Hulkbuster Armor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Ten Rings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion76 decks80 decks
85%synergy
Commander's Plate
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
84%inclusion67 decks80 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion61 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion69 decks80 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
45%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion70 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion69 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
69%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-29%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-31%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-6%synergy