Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,289
58decks
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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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Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Colossus Hammer
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Kor Duelist
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Armament Master
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Kor Outfitter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Orator
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cliff Threader
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Threader
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wojek Investigator
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Kor Hookmaster
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Condemn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Argivian Find
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Estates
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Retether
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Conqueror's Pledge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Plate Armor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hours
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Captain's Claws
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Grappling Hook
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Assault Suit
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Armored Ascension
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
With Great Power...
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Pacifism
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Pariah
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Umbra
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ossification
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Vow of Duty
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cathar's Call
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Holy Mantle
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Tempest Technique
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Haven
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy