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
Hexing Squelcher
3.8%inclusion5 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Impolite Entrance
0.8%inclusion1 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion599 decks638 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion571 decks638 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion569 decks638 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion490 decks638 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion443 decks638 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion461 decks638 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion458 decks638 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion456 decks638 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion453 decks638 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion397 decks638 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion523 decks638 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion505 decks638 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion446 decks638 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion432 decks638 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion415 decks638 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion390 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion383 decks638 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion379 decks638 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion372 decks638 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion370 decks638 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion196 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion174 decks638 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion135 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion99 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion66 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion47 decks638 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion45 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion337 decks638 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion302 decks638 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion301 decks638 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion280 decks638 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion236 decks638 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion234 decks638 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion228 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
36%inclusion227 decks638 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion224 decks638 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion170 decks492 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion186 decks638 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion151 decks638 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion143 decks638 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion140 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion134 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion125 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion124 decks638 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion119 decks638 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion118 decks638 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion109 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion108 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion98 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion96 decks638 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion96 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion89 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion80 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion74 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion70 decks638 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion69 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion64 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion47 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.2%inclusion45 decks488 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion58 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.5%inclusion54 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion53 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion51 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion51 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.8%inclusion50 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.7%inclusion49 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.4%inclusion47 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.4%inclusion47 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion46 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.7%inclusion43 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion43 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion38 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.2%inclusion33 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion283 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion268 decks638 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion246 decks638 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion202 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion180 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion169 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion167 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion119 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion107 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion99 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion93 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion89 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion81 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion81 decks638 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion80 decks638 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion64 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion63 decks638 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.5%inclusion54 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion53 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion49 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.4%inclusion47 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion46 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion45 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion43 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion42 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion37 decks638 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion34 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion33 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion32 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion196 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion185 decks638 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion130 decks638 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion121 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion74 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion72 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.2%inclusion59 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion58 decks638 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.5%inclusion48 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion45 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion42 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion41 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion37 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion34 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion33 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion348 decks638 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion338 decks638 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion332 decks638 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion331 decks638 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion317 decks638 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion314 decks638 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion293 decks638 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion277 decks638 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion268 decks638 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion197 decks482 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion250 decks638 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion234 decks638 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion225 decks638 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion221 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion215 decks634 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion207 decks638 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion190 decks638 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion173 decks638 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion167 decks638 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion167 decks638 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion167 decks638 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion128 decks490 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion166 decks638 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion118 decks463 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion154 decks638 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion137 decks621 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion140 decks638 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion135 decks628 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion129 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion128 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion125 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion123 decks638 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion119 decks638 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion116 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion84 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion112 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion110 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion110 decks638 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion107 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion102 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion101 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion101 decks638 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion99 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion95 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion93 decks634 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion92 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion90 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion87 decks628 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion82 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion81 decks638 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
50%inclusion319 decks638 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion295 decks638 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion183 decks638 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion118 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion96 decks638 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion95 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion63 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
8.9%inclusion57 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.8%inclusion56 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion43 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion38 decks638 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.8%inclusion37 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion33 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion32 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion98 decks638 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion97 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion407 decks638 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion343 decks638 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion292 decks638 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion283 decks638 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion252 decks638 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion182 decks638 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion177 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion170 decks638 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion158 decks638 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion102 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion99 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion74 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion69 decks638 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion68 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion66 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion59 decks638 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion58 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion52 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.2%inclusion52 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion49 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion45 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion41 decks638 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion38 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion33 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion595 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion494 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion330 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion297 decks638 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion142 decks638 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion117 decks638 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion102 decks638 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion86 decks621 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion79 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion60 decks638 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion51 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion49 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion48 decks638 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion36 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion624 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion618 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion599 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion428 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion418 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion352 decks638 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion335 decks638 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion309 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion256 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion250 decks638 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion238 decks638 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion232 decks638 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion213 decks638 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion180 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion168 decks638 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion143 decks638 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion134 decks638 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion128 decks621 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion118 decks638 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion115 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion113 decks638 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion108 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion99 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion98 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion98 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion90 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion89 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion86 decks638 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion83 decks638 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion76 decks638 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion64 decks638 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion64 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks638 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion57 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.8%inclusion35 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.8%inclusion56 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion54 decks638 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion52 decks638 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion51 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion50 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion46 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion45 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion44 decks638 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion40 decks638 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.5%inclusion35 decks638 decks
-6%synergy