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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Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Take the Bait
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
United Battlefront
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Leyline Axe
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
With Great Power...
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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