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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Dana Roach
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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Captain America, Liberator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Bashenga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Open the Armory
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Burnout
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
United Battlefront
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Idolized
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power . . .
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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