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
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.0%inclusion4 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
0.8%inclusion1 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.5%inclusion1 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion657 decks697 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion625 decks697 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion621 decks697 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion540 decks697 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion487 decks697 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion507 decks697 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion495 decks697 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion493 decks697 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion492 decks697 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion442 decks697 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion577 decks697 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion547 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion482 decks697 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion464 decks697 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion450 decks697 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion428 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion418 decks697 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion416 decks697 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion408 decks697 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion405 decks697 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion223 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion199 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion150 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion108 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion71 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion64 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion49 decks697 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion372 decks697 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion330 decks697 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion326 decks697 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion303 decks697 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion258 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion254 decks697 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion253 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
36%inclusion248 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion247 decks697 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion195 decks555 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion204 decks697 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion164 decks697 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion155 decks697 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion151 decks694 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion150 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion140 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion132 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion131 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion126 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion120 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion117 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion106 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion101 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion101 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion71 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion89 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion87 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion81 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.4%inclusion52 decks553 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion65 decks694 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.3%inclusion51 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion58 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion58 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.1%inclusion45 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.2%inclusion50 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.5%inclusion45 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.0%inclusion35 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion314 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion287 decks697 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion272 decks697 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion219 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion192 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion190 decks694 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion188 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion136 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion119 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion105 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion98 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion89 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion84 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.5%inclusion66 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.5%inclusion66 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion62 decks694 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion38 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion37 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion28 decks533 decks
-5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.2%inclusion36 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion215 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion203 decks697 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion139 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion134 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion67 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion50 decks694 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion49 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion44 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion38 decks694 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.0%inclusion35 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion387 decks697 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion380 decks697 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion367 decks697 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion360 decks697 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion344 decks697 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion338 decks697 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion327 decks697 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion313 decks697 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion225 decks545 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion286 decks697 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion279 decks697 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion263 decks697 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion246 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion242 decks697 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion240 decks694 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion226 decks697 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion205 decks697 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion189 decks697 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion148 decks553 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion186 decks697 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion182 decks697 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion180 decks697 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion179 decks697 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion135 decks526 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion159 decks681 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion160 decks697 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion154 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion148 decks688 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion140 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion139 decks694 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion139 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion134 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion131 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion125 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion124 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion92 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion118 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion117 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion117 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion109 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion109 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion107 decks694 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion106 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion101 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion95 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion88 decks688 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion87 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion87 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion360 decks697 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion322 decks697 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion207 decks697 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion129 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion108 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion101 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion64 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.2%inclusion64 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion63 decks693 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.6%inclusion60 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion54 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion44 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion35 decks694 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion110 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion100 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion453 decks697 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion364 decks697 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion315 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion314 decks697 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion278 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion198 decks697 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion193 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion186 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion171 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion110 decks694 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion110 decks697 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion71 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion71 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion70 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion62 decks694 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion56 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion54 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.3%inclusion37 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion28 decks553 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion653 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion537 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion353 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion318 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion154 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion127 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion108 decks697 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion98 decks681 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion91 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion54 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
7.2%inclusion50 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion37 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion683 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion675 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion649 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion467 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion448 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion390 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion364 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion327 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion289 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion270 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion255 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion250 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion226 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion190 decks694 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion174 decks697 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion158 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion147 decks681 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion138 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion132 decks697 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion119 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion117 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion111 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion108 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion104 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion92 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion92 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion91 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion65 decks694 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion42 decks460 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion58 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion58 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion57 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion50 decks694 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion45 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion36 decks697 decks
1%synergy