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

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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
Improvised Arsenal
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.5%inclusion1 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion653 decks693 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion618 decks693 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion621 decks693 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion536 decks693 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion483 decks693 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion504 decks693 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion492 decks693 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion492 decks693 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion489 decks693 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion439 decks693 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion574 decks693 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion544 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion479 decks693 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion462 decks693 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion447 decks693 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion426 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion416 decks693 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion413 decks693 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion406 decks693 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion403 decks693 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion221 decks693 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion198 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion149 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion108 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion70 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion46 decks693 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion370 decks693 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion329 decks693 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion323 decks693 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion300 decks693 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion255 decks693 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion252 decks693 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion251 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
36%inclusion247 decks693 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion245 decks693 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion193 decks551 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion203 decks693 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion163 decks693 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion154 decks693 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion151 decks690 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion150 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion139 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion132 decks693 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion130 decks693 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion126 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion119 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion117 decks693 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion105 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion101 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion100 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion71 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion88 decks693 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion87 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion80 decks693 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion77 decks693 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion77 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion67 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.3%inclusion51 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion64 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.5%inclusion59 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.4%inclusion58 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion57 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.2%inclusion45 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
7.6%inclusion53 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion52 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.4%inclusion51 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.2%inclusion50 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion46 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.5%inclusion45 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.9%inclusion41 decks693 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.1%inclusion35 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion312 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion286 decks693 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion270 decks693 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion218 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion191 decks693 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion189 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion185 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion136 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion119 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion104 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion97 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion95 decks693 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion89 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion84 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion66 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion66 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion66 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.8%inclusion61 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion52 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion51 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.4%inclusion51 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion46 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion42 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion42 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion40 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion38 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion37 decks693 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion28 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.2%inclusion36 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion215 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion201 decks693 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion137 decks693 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion133 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion77 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion66 decks693 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion60 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion49 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion49 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion49 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion44 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion41 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.8%inclusion40 decks693 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion38 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.1%inclusion35 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion383 decks693 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion377 decks693 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion364 decks693 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion358 decks693 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion341 decks693 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion336 decks693 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion325 decks693 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion310 decks693 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion223 decks541 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion285 decks693 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion278 decks693 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion261 decks693 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion245 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion241 decks693 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion237 decks690 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion224 decks693 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion204 decks693 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion189 decks693 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion148 decks549 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion185 decks693 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion181 decks693 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion135 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion178 decks693 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion178 decks693 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion158 decks677 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion159 decks693 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion152 decks693 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion147 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion139 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion138 decks690 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion137 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion133 decks693 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion130 decks693 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion125 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion124 decks693 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion118 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion117 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion90 decks534 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion116 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion109 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion109 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion106 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion106 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion100 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion96 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion95 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion88 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion87 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion86 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion357 decks693 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion321 decks693 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion206 decks693 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion129 decks693 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion101 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion68 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion64 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion63 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion60 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.5%inclusion52 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion43 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion42 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.5%inclusion38 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion35 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion100 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion450 decks693 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion361 decks693 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion312 decks693 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion312 decks693 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion275 decks693 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion198 decks693 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion191 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion184 decks693 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion169 decks693 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion109 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion108 decks690 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion74 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion71 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion71 decks693 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion70 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion67 decks693 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion61 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion56 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.8%inclusion54 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion52 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.8%inclusion47 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion42 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion40 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion36 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion650 decks693 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion536 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion352 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion317 decks693 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion153 decks693 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion126 decks693 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion95 decks677 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion90 decks693 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion61 decks693 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion54 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion50 decks693 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
7.2%inclusion50 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion37 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion679 decks693 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion671 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion647 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion466 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion447 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion388 decks693 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion362 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion327 decks693 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion288 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion270 decks693 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion254 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion250 decks693 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion226 decks693 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion189 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion174 decks693 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion158 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion146 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion138 decks693 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion132 decks693 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion118 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion117 decks693 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion110 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion108 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion107 decks693 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion105 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion104 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion92 decks693 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion92 decks693 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion91 decks693 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion78 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion69 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion69 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion66 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion64 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion62 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion58 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion58 decks693 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.4%inclusion58 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion57 decks693 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion52 decks693 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion49 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion48 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion47 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion45 decks693 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion36 decks693 decks
1%synergy