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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,791
69decks
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
Forum Filibuster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Joined Researchers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fields of Strife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
53%synergy
All That Glitters
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Cloak
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Champion of the Flame
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Relic Seeker
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Alms Collector
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Lion Sash
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-27%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Gods Willing
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Fire
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Ajani's Presence
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Crash Through
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Blade
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Goldvein Pick
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Greataxe
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Prowler's Helm
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Plate Armor
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Bonesplitter
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Shield
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bone Saw
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Amorphous Axe
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Axe
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mandibular Kite
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Armaments
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Leather Armor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Ethereal Armor
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Hyena Umbra
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Gift
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Sticky Fingers
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Flaming Fist
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Burning Anger
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Akki War Paint
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dog Umbra
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Dust Corona
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Pacifism
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Shielded by Faith
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Inviolability
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Eland Umbra
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Asha's Favor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Messenger's Speed
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
-30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Locket
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geode
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-28%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Dimension X
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy