Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,294
57decks
Background image for Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
All That Glitters
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Kor Duelist
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Armament Master
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Kor Outfitter
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Thunderous Orator
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Threader
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cliff Threader
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Dawnglare Invoker
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wojek Investigator
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Harnessed Snubhorn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Argivian Find
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Estates
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Retether
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Conqueror's Pledge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-29%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Plate Armor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hours
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Captain's Claws
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Grappling Hook
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Armored Ascension
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Pacifism
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Umbra
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Ossification
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Duty
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Holy Mantle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Cathar's Call
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Technique
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
4%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Haven
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy