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

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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
Soul Immolation
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Curious Colossus
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion262 decks273 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion235 decks273 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion247 decks273 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion221 decks273 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion214 decks273 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion217 decks273 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion226 decks273 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion190 decks273 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion188 decks273 decks
59%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion172 decks273 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion228 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion197 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion185 decks273 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion179 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion179 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion162 decks273 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion162 decks273 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion159 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion158 decks273 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion158 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion198 decks273 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion137 decks273 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion133 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion79 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion56 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion155 decks273 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion152 decks273 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion141 decks273 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
32%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion105 decks273 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion100 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion91 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion84 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion83 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion149 decks273 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion112 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion98 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion92 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion85 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion31 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion79 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion62 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion154 decks273 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion152 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion150 decks273 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion150 decks273 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion131 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion128 decks273 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion94 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion116 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion110 decks271 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion107 decks273 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion100 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion95 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion93 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion81 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion80 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion64 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion62 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion55 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion46 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion122 decks273 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion105 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion58 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion152 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion131 decks273 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion129 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion102 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion85 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion64 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
-9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion260 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion202 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion136 decks273 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion124 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion98 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion267 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion264 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion253 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion206 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion191 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion170 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion161 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion150 decks273 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion138 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion114 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion99 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion79 decks273 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
-19%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
-19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
-11%synergy