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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,775
616decks
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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?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.7%inclusion2 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion512 decks616 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion487 decks616 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion477 decks616 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion429 decks616 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion401 decks616 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion349 decks616 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion367 decks616 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion365 decks616 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion319 decks616 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion325 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion481 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion428 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion350 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion328 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion321 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion320 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion317 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion316 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion308 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
49%inclusion303 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion191 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion129 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion283 decks616 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion265 decks616 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion247 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion213 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion194 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion189 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion182 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion179 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion166 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion146 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion146 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion80 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion127 decks572 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion117 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion114 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion102 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion82 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion60 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.9%inclusion31 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.6%inclusion30 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion219 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion203 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion165 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion170 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion165 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion129 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion72 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion65 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion65 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion43 decks533 decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion160 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion123 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion96 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion65 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion37 decks572 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion294 decks616 decks
43%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion260 decks616 decks
37%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion259 decks616 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion256 decks616 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion251 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion239 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion234 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion231 decks616 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion230 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion228 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion224 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion213 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion204 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion186 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion106 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion188 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion171 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion170 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion138 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion167 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion159 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion136 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion138 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion133 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion123 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion117 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion109 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion116 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion110 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion105 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion101 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion101 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion73 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion54 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion89 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion80 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion78 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
49%inclusion299 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion247 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion214 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion206 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion125 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion105 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion78 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion103 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion389 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
37%inclusion227 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion219 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion209 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion204 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion107 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion107 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion96 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion41 decks580 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion543 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion445 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion273 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion248 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion125 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion101 decks616 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion50 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion58 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion608 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion605 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion516 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion367 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion332 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion280 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion251 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion239 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion214 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion201 decks616 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion196 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion195 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion165 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion169 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion158 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion138 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion92 decks452 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion108 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion102 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion88 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion76 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-7%synergy