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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,716
42decks
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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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Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Haunted Cloak
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Fireshrieker
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shrike Force
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Soul's Fire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Make a Stand
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fire Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
By Force
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Batterbone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bonesplitter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
With Great Power...
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Hardlight Containment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Burning Anger
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Steel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Granite Grip
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Feather of Flight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy