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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
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Genji Glove
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
73%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
71%synergy
Forge Anew
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
71%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Colossus Hammer
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Lost Jitte
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Worldslayer
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
With Great Power...
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Monumental Henge
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy