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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,768
60decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Containment Priest
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-29%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy