Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Expensive Core

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,785
3decks
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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Serra Ascendant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tataru Taru
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Memnite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Generous Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Phantasmal Image
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Specialist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fork
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Words of Wisdom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Doomskar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Deathrender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sequestered Stash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Suppression Ray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Conduit Pylons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glimmervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy