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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,780
24decks
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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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Loxodon Warhammer
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Thran Power Suit
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Fireshrieker
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Nettlecyst
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Greataxe
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Goggles of Night
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Armguard Familiar
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Trophy Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Trinket Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Agent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Riddlesmith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Plague Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Automated Artificer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Drake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fumble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reality Ripple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Make a Stand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lofty Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Slash the Ranks
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Chart a Course
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Echo Storm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Insight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Eagle Vision
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exorcise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Recommission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Quietus Spike
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mystery Key
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Cloak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Team Pennant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Assault Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Empyrial Plate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Zephyr Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
O-Naginata
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Holy Avenger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Brass Knuckles
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Scytheclaw
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Leather Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Armory of Iroas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Staggering Insight
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Combat Research
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Soul Snare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Battle Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Link
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Feywild Visitor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Factory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Conclave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
The Irencrag
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy