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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
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?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Shiny Impetus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Assault Suit
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Psychic Impetus
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Sly Instigator
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Martial Impetus
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Sound of Drums
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Starnheim Courser
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Soltari Visionary
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Second Doctor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Racketeer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Agitator Ant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Auramancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lizard Blades
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Vandal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Renegade Silent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Desolation Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Squire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crossbow Infantry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
New Way Forward
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Take the Bait
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Comeuppance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Master Warcraft
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Counterflux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Of One Mind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Citywide Bust
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swallow Whole
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Prying Blade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
The Key to the Vault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Infiltration Lens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Pariah's Shield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Boots of Speed
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Grappling Hook
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Captain's Hook
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Wargear
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gorgon's Head
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
No-Dachi
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Flight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Vow of Lightning
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Duty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Aqueous Form
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Inertia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maximum Carnage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hot Pursuit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Storm the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bonds of Faith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Arc
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Possession
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Treachery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fresh Start
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy