Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,716
587decks
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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Glider Staff
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.8%inclusion1 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion485 decks587 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion458 decks587 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion460 decks587 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion410 decks587 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion401 decks587 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion328 decks587 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion348 decks587 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion342 decks587 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion315 decks587 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion291 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion456 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion411 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion319 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion316 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
53%inclusion312 decks587 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion307 decks587 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion306 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion302 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion299 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion296 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion184 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion121 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion68 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion290 decks587 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
49%inclusion285 decks587 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion263 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion250 decks587 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion221 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion188 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
31%inclusion183 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion177 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion155 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion155 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
26%inclusion151 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion148 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion114 decks475 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion118 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion111 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion110 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion107 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion101 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion93 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion81 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion79 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
-17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37%inclusion217 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion190 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion174 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion143 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
28%inclusion162 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion122 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion117 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion91 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion69 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion69 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion40 decks466 decks
-2%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion160 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion125 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion95 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion72 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion33 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion245 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion245 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion241 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion239 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion230 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion227 decks587 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion225 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion222 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion221 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion220 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion206 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion201 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion153 decks477 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion185 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion175 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion174 decks587 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion166 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion106 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion153 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion141 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion113 decks476 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion128 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion127 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion119 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion118 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion94 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion114 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion111 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion110 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion109 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion107 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion100 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion93 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion46 decks338 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
49%inclusion285 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion246 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion201 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion201 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion79 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion64 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion36 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Super State
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion373 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion223 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion221 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion214 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion202 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion93 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion81 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion46 decks490 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion33 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion523 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion445 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion282 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion238 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion36 decks341 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion579 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion578 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion495 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion342 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion319 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion258 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion228 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion221 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion192 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion191 decks587 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion189 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion143 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion166 decks587 decks
-11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion158 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion130 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion69 decks341 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion101 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion86 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion91 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.2%inclusion46 decks564 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
0%synergy