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

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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
Impolite Entrance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
70%inclusion199 decks285 decks
68%synergy
Thran Power Suit
73%inclusion209 decks285 decks
67%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion223 decks285 decks
67%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
75%inclusion214 decks285 decks
65%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
73%inclusion209 decks285 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion195 decks285 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion207 decks285 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion224 decks285 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion191 decks285 decks
59%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion188 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion204 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion203 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion196 decks285 decks
57%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion179 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion177 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion173 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion171 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
58%inclusion164 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Greataxe
53%inclusion150 decks285 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion148 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Champion of the Flame
48%inclusion136 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
47%inclusion134 decks285 decks
42%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Relic Seeker
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Kor Blademaster
37%inclusion106 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion93 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion68 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rabbit Battery
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
-17%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion114 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
-18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Disenchant
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion88 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion72 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Rebel Salvo
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Resolute Strike
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion113 decks285 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
-19%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
50%inclusion143 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
49%inclusion139 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion137 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Fireshrieker
48%inclusion137 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Plate Armor
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
38%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion117 decks285 decks
38%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion111 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Goldvein Pick
37%inclusion105 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion101 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion87 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
28%inclusion81 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Short Bow
24%inclusion44 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Bearded Axe
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Dueling Rapier
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Axe
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
-18%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Suit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Kor Halberd
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion68 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion61 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Sticky Fingers
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion186 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
51%inclusion145 decks285 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion135 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion94 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion231 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion213 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion168 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion78 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Locket
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion284 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion284 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion239 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
54%inclusion154 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
45%inclusion127 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion124 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion105 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion104 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion101 decks285 decks
-29%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
4%synergy