Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,787
620decks
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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
Improvised Arsenal
5.0%inclusion6 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion519 decks620 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion491 decks620 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion480 decks620 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion430 decks620 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion400 decks620 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion349 decks620 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion373 decks620 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion367 decks620 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion327 decks620 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion318 decks620 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion489 decks620 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion433 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion353 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion329 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion325 decks620 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion321 decks620 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion320 decks620 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion319 decks620 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion313 decks620 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion310 decks620 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion194 decks620 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion142 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion132 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion76 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion53 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion46 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.4%inclusion46 decks620 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion286 decks620 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion272 decks620 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion252 decks620 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion214 decks620 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion192 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion187 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion182 decks620 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion179 decks620 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion161 decks620 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion149 decks620 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion87 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion145 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion133 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion134 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion121 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion115 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion110 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion108 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion102 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion94 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion85 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion80 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion75 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion75 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion43 decks366 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion69 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion68 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
9.4%inclusion58 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.4%inclusion58 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
9.4%inclusion58 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion53 decks620 decks
-5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.4%inclusion31 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion51 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.9%inclusion49 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.6%inclusion47 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.4%inclusion46 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
-17%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.8%inclusion36 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.0%inclusion31 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion221 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion207 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion172 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion172 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion164 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion137 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion131 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion124 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion93 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion89 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion72 decks620 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion71 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion67 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion67 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion62 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion58 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion56 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.2%inclusion45 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion50 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion46 decks579 decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion49 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion46 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion44 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion22 decks350 decks
-4%synergy
Gods Willing
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion162 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion123 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion97 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion81 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion67 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.8%inclusion42 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.8%inclusion36 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.0%inclusion31 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion293 decks620 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion267 decks620 decks
37%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion263 decks620 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion258 decks620 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion253 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion243 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion234 decks620 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion232 decks620 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion231 decks620 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion231 decks620 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion223 decks620 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion216 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion208 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion189 decks590 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion113 decks359 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion192 decks620 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion174 decks620 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion141 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion169 decks620 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion165 decks620 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion161 decks620 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion141 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion146 decks620 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion140 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion77 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion132 decks620 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion128 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion126 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion122 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion111 decks590 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion114 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion111 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion107 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion106 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion104 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion78 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion103 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion101 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion100 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion91 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion90 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion89 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion85 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion80 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion79 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion79 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion294 decks620 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion249 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion212 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion209 decks620 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion128 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion106 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion83 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion76 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion69 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.0%inclusion56 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion56 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion45 decks579 decks
3%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.7%inclusion48 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.7%inclusion48 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
7.6%inclusion47 decks620 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.1%inclusion44 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion19 decks315 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion102 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion393 decks620 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
37%inclusion228 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion217 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion212 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion206 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion129 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion109 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion109 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion97 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion79 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion61 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.9%inclusion49 decks620 decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion48 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion47 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion45 decks602 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion19 decks366 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion547 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion450 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion271 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion251 decks620 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion129 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion97 decks620 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion60 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion47 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion612 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion610 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion523 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion379 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion337 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion289 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion252 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion243 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion213 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion203 decks620 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion203 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion196 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion172 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion173 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion161 decks620 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion138 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion96 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion109 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion108 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion104 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion100 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion98 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion95 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion90 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion89 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion79 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion70 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion67 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion60 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion60 decks620 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
1%synergy