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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,799
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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Dana Roach
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?
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Turbulent Steppe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Fireshrieker
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ravenous Robots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Shrike Force
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kor Cartographer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Make a Stand
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
By Force
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Haunted Cloak
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sticky Fingers
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Indomitable Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
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