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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, EsquireArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

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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Thorin, Mountain-king
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Monk Gyatso
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Argentum Armor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
With Great Power . . .
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Pain for All
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-17%synergy
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