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

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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
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Nettlecyst
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Selfless Samurai
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Oblation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Fireshrieker
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Needle Spires
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
The Irencrag
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy