Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,747
592decks
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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.
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Hexing Squelcher
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Glider Staff
1.9%inclusion2 decks105 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion490 decks592 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion465 decks592 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion466 decks592 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion414 decks592 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion398 decks592 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion336 decks592 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion353 decks592 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion352 decks592 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion304 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion312 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion464 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion410 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion332 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion320 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion313 decks592 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion312 decks592 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion310 decks592 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion304 decks592 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion294 decks592 decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion293 decks592 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion185 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion128 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion125 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion117 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion276 decks592 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion262 decks592 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion247 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion217 decks592 decks
32%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion190 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion184 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
31%inclusion182 decks592 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion165 decks563 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion153 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion147 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion146 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion122 decks509 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion134 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion61 decks281 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion117 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion113 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion108 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion102 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion83 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion77 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion75 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion75 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion68 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion63 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.8%inclusion52 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion24 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.9%inclusion47 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion20 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
-16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion31 decks526 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.7%inclusion34 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion214 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion192 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion171 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion151 decks526 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion159 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion128 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion126 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion117 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion83 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion87 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion73 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion69 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion69 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion65 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion62 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion46 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion39 decks470 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion41 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.7%inclusion34 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.2%inclusion31 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion158 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion121 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion94 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion75 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion68 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion65 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion34 decks509 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion34 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.2%inclusion31 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
48%inclusion287 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion282 decks592 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion248 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion245 decks592 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion245 decks592 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion235 decks592 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion233 decks592 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion230 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion226 decks592 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion225 decks592 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion222 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion218 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion202 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion200 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion163 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion183 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion80 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion168 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion167 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion165 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion121 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion152 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion123 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion136 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion128 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion54 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion123 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion122 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion120 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion116 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion115 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion112 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion109 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion108 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion102 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion102 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion64 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion97 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion89 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion89 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
15%inclusion87 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion87 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion87 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion82 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion82 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
41%inclusion241 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion204 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion200 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion114 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion79 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion78 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion63 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.1%inclusion54 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion52 decks592 decks
0%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.4%inclusion50 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion49 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.9%inclusion47 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion39 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion378 decks592 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion218 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
37%inclusion218 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion206 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion191 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion120 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion91 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion80 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
8.8%inclusion52 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.4%inclusion44 decks524 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion49 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion47 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion38 decks517 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion34 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion526 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion441 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion274 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion237 decks592 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion119 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion117 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion101 decks592 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion44 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion583 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion582 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion503 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion350 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion324 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion270 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion249 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion233 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion209 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion193 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion193 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion189 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion151 decks526 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion161 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion161 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion137 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion81 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion107 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion107 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion93 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion95 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion85 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion85 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion79 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion72 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion53 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.8%inclusion52 decks591 decks
-10%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion35 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.9%inclusion35 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion31 decks526 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
2%synergy