Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Commander's Plate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Mana Vault
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Redirect Lightning
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Chance for Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Idolized
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy