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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,789
43decks
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
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ravenous Robots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shrike Force
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tormenting Voice
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
By Force
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Cloak
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sticky Fingers
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
On Serra's Wings
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Burning Anger
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Indomitable Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy