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

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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
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
47%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Godsend
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Great Furnace
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-26%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-33%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-31%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy