Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander) - Budget Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,732
26decks
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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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Thran Power Suit
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mask of Memory
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Fireshrieker
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
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Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Nettlecyst
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Goggles of Night
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Plate Armor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Armguard Familiar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Trophy Mage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Riddlesmith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Invisible Stalker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Drake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomender
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Automated Artificer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whirler Rogue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shoreline Looter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Smith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Disruption Protocol
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Fumble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Ripple
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unsubstantiate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lofty Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Make a Stand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Vanish into Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Slash the Ranks
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Reverse Engineer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Chart a Course
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Single Combat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Echo Storm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Divine Reckoning
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Insight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Eagle Vision
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Anchor to Reality
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Exorcise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Greataxe
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mystery Key
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Cloak
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Quietus Spike
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Empyrial Plate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Team Pennant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Batterbone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Brass Knuckles
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Prying Blade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Zephyr Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
O-Naginata
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Holy Avenger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glimmerlight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Flaming Fist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Staggering Insight
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Combat Research
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Feywild Visitor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Factory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Faerie Conclave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The Irencrag
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Panorama
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy