Iron Man, Titan of Innovation (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Ben Doolittle
Sep 17, 2025
Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - September 2025
Here are the finalists for the Archidekt September 2025 deckbuilding contest. Which decks combined two themes most awesomely? Let's find out.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Flamekin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inventors' Fair
87%inclusion145 decks166 decks
81%synergy
Sculpting Steel
79%inclusion131 decks166 decks
75%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion128 decks166 decks
74%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion136 decks166 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion129 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
69%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
75%inclusion125 decks166 decks
69%synergy
Great Furnace
77%inclusion127 decks166 decks
67%synergy
Scrap Trawler
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
65%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
69%inclusion114 decks166 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Ichor Wellspring
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Welder
63%inclusion104 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion97 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion96 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
51%synergy
Galvanic Blast
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Forge
55%inclusion91 decks166 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Academy Manufactor
50%inclusion83 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Engineer
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Auton Soldier
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Xorn
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Brass Squire
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Welder
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Cryptothrall
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Desynchronization
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-31%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-20%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Trash for Treasure
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Delete
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-27%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Repurposing Bay
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Cloud Key
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Prized Statue
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Cryogen Relic
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Strionic Resonator
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Mirrorworks
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Storm the Vault
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Pia's Revolution
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion111 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion98 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion97 decks166 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion96 decks166 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
-20%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-20%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion164 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion159 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion127 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
58%inclusion96 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion94 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion162 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion159 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion152 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion100 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-2%synergy