Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Optimized

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
Rank #1,838
22decks
Background image for What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
91%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Dovin's Veto
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
45%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Retainers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ocelot Pride
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Invert Polarity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Arcbond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vanish into Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mistveil Plains
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Raugrin Triome
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Monastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy