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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, EsquireArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,778
67decks
Background image for Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Abunas
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Brass Squire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Anger
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Super State
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Plateau
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy