Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Budget

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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
Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Dimensional Exile
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
66%inclusion509 decks768 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion570 decks768 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion513 decks768 decks
59%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
68%inclusion526 decks768 decks
58%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion509 decks768 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion474 decks768 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion511 decks768 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion480 decks768 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion441 decks768 decks
54%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion541 decks768 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion498 decks768 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion495 decks768 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion489 decks768 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion438 decks768 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion433 decks768 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion431 decks768 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion425 decks768 decks
-10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
53%inclusion406 decks768 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion398 decks768 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion396 decks768 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion357 decks768 decks
37%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion351 decks768 decks
43%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion332 decks768 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion290 decks768 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion269 decks768 decks
28%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion268 decks768 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion262 decks768 decks
31%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion261 decks768 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion255 decks768 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion239 decks768 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
30%inclusion228 decks768 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion196 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion196 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion188 decks768 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion178 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion150 decks768 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion139 decks768 decks
15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion138 decks768 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion122 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion130 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion119 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion105 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion103 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion92 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion87 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion47 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion80 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion78 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion42 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion73 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.9%inclusion68 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion66 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.6%inclusion66 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.6%inclusion66 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.4%inclusion57 decks768 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.4%inclusion57 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.4%inclusion40 decks540 decks
4%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.9%inclusion53 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.5%inclusion50 decks768 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.4%inclusion49 decks768 decks
-1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.3%inclusion48 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.1%inclusion26 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.0%inclusion46 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion42 decks768 decks
-18%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.1%inclusion39 decks768 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.1%inclusion39 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion303 decks768 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion274 decks768 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion248 decks768 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion239 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion229 decks768 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion225 decks768 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion213 decks768 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion212 decks768 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion191 decks768 decks
-24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion190 decks768 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion149 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion118 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion114 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion114 decks768 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion84 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion82 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion81 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion76 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion75 decks768 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion73 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.2%inclusion71 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
8.1%inclusion62 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.1%inclusion62 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.6%inclusion58 decks768 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.6%inclusion58 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.2%inclusion55 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.6%inclusion51 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.1%inclusion47 decks768 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
5.9%inclusion45 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion44 decks768 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion287 decks768 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion241 decks768 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion217 decks768 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion128 decks768 decks
-16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion125 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion101 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion88 decks768 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion83 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion74 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.4%inclusion72 decks768 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.0%inclusion69 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion68 decks768 decks
-3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.9%inclusion61 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.4%inclusion57 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.4%inclusion49 decks768 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion43 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion41 decks768 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.2%inclusion40 decks768 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
50%inclusion387 decks768 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion364 decks768 decks
46%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion359 decks768 decks
46%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion337 decks768 decks
41%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion318 decks768 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion304 decks768 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion301 decks768 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion301 decks768 decks
35%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion298 decks768 decks
37%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion269 decks768 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion255 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion230 decks768 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion215 decks768 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion213 decks768 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
27%inclusion210 decks768 decks
22%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion207 decks768 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion115 decks428 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion185 decks768 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
23%inclusion180 decks768 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion179 decks768 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion175 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion154 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion96 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion115 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion122 decks768 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion113 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion108 decks768 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion106 decks768 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion105 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion105 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion101 decks768 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion100 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion97 decks768 decks
-16%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion76 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion93 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion73 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion92 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion92 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion56 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion90 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion86 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion82 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
11%inclusion81 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion74 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion79 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion77 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion74 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion230 decks768 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
26%inclusion196 decks768 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion188 decks768 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion175 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion169 decks768 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion157 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion156 decks768 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion138 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion127 decks768 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion108 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion116 decks768 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion108 decks768 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion86 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion81 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.8%inclusion60 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.6%inclusion58 decks768 decks
-3%synergy
Fighter Class
7.4%inclusion57 decks768 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.8%inclusion52 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.4%inclusion49 decks768 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.4%inclusion49 decks768 decks
-6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.1%inclusion47 decks768 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion46 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.6%inclusion43 decks768 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion34 decks656 decks
0%synergy
Pacifism
5.1%inclusion39 decks768 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion113 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion451 decks768 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion308 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion305 decks768 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion285 decks768 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion197 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion102 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion86 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion85 decks768 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion53 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
6.1%inclusion47 decks768 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
5.3%inclusion41 decks768 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.1%inclusion39 decks768 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion588 decks768 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion543 decks768 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion402 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion242 decks768 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion220 decks768 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion209 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion103 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion103 decks768 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion79 decks768 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion45 decks768 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.7%inclusion44 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion42 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.3%inclusion41 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion765 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion761 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion611 decks768 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
47%inclusion361 decks768 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion332 decks768 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion286 decks768 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion286 decks768 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion279 decks768 decks
-29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion258 decks768 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion233 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion227 decks768 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion197 decks768 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion166 decks768 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion149 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion139 decks768 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion133 decks768 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion125 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion117 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion107 decks768 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion95 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion91 decks768 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion88 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.6%inclusion58 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion56 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.6%inclusion51 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion49 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.7%inclusion44 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion44 decks768 decks
-3%synergy