Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,301
53decks
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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Kor Duelist
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Leonin Abunas
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Armament Master
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Thunderous Orator
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Kor Outfitter
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cliff Threader
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Threader
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Wojek Investigator
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Argivian Find
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Retether
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Pearl Medallion
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Plate Armor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Captain's Claws
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hours
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Armored Ascension
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power...
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Mantle
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Umbra
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Duty
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Pariah
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Holy Mantle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Sands
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Ossification
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Haven
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy