Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion272 decks285 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion261 decks285 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
92%inclusion261 decks285 decks
79%synergy
Commander's Plate
82%inclusion233 decks285 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion237 decks285 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion257 decks285 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion228 decks285 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion237 decks285 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
72%inclusion206 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion207 decks285 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion248 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion248 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion223 decks285 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion219 decks285 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion219 decks285 decks
64%synergy
Sunforger
72%inclusion205 decks285 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion198 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion197 decks285 decks
59%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion187 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion184 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion255 decks285 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion223 decks285 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion195 decks285 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion174 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion135 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion125 decks285 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion166 decks285 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion163 decks285 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion148 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion136 decks285 decks
37%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
40%inclusion114 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion107 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion107 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion91 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion89 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion81 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Welder
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Hushbringer
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
59%inclusion169 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion130 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion98 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion82 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion77 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion101 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion179 decks285 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion164 decks285 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion155 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion144 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion129 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion119 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion85 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion105 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion99 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion82 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion68 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
62%inclusion177 decks285 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion128 decks285 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
40%inclusion114 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion65 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion124 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion65 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion278 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion237 decks285 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion228 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion224 decks285 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion141 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
35%inclusion101 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion79 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-15%synergy
The Irencrag
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion267 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion266 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion262 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion261 decks285 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion256 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion235 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Plateau
76%inclusion217 decks285 decks
64%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion215 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion161 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion144 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion137 decks285 decks
-16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion127 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion115 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion113 decks285 decks
33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion95 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy