Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix (Commander)

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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Trusty Boomerang
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
All That Glitters
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Setessan Champion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Bear Umbra
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Fertile Ground
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Wild Growth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Entity Tracker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tuvasa the Sunlit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Inventor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Farhaven Elf
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Druid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Ingester
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nyxborn Behemoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scholar of the Lost Trove
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
March of Burgeoning Life
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mask of the Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Retether
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Chant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Declaration in Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bifurcate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Gods
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Bow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Paper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Infiltration Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Chest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Strength of the Harvest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sphere of Safety
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ancestral Mask
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Colossification
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Rancor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sage's Reverie
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Grove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mirari's Wake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Overgrowth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Finest Hour
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Copy Enchantment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Haven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Octopus Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Weirding Wood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Privileged Position
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shielding Plax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Almost Perfect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Succession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
New Horizons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Subdual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Detention Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Scattered Groves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy