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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,751
59decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Silence
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Reverberate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-29%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy