Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,778
612decks
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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
Improvised Arsenal
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
1.9%inclusion2 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.8%inclusion2 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
0.9%inclusion1 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion509 decks612 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion485 decks612 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion475 decks612 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion428 decks612 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion400 decks612 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion348 decks612 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion366 decks612 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
60%inclusion365 decks612 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion319 decks612 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion324 decks612 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion480 decks612 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion427 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion349 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion328 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion320 decks612 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion319 decks612 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion316 decks612 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion315 decks612 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion305 decks612 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
49%inclusion301 decks612 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion189 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion141 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion129 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion118 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion74 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion52 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion46 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion283 decks612 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion265 decks612 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion245 decks612 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion213 decks612 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion193 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion187 decks612 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion180 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion178 decks612 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion164 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion146 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion145 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion126 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion133 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion117 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion116 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion114 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion109 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion106 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion102 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion91 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion85 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion80 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion75 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion74 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion60 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion59 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.8%inclusion54 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.2%inclusion50 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion49 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion48 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.7%inclusion23 decks341 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion219 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion202 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion165 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion170 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion165 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion135 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion129 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion122 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion93 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion90 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion72 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion71 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion68 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion63 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion60 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion55 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion47 decks558 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion51 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion43 decks528 decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.2%inclusion44 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Gods Willing
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.2%inclusion32 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion159 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion123 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion95 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion77 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion67 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.2%inclusion50 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion31 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion294 decks612 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion258 decks612 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion258 decks612 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion254 decks612 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion248 decks612 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion238 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion233 decks612 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion230 decks612 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion229 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion228 decks612 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion224 decks612 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion211 decks612 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion202 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion185 decks569 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion106 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion187 decks612 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion171 decks612 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion169 decks612 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion136 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion166 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion157 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion136 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion77 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion142 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion135 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion70 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion132 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion130 decks612 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion122 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion120 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion118 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion108 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion116 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion110 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion109 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion106 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion106 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion105 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion101 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion100 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion72 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion97 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion54 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion90 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion89 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion85 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion85 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion83 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion80 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion79 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
49%inclusion297 decks612 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion247 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion211 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion204 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion124 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion104 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion78 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion76 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.8%inclusion48 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.8%inclusion48 decks612 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion42 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion103 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.8%inclusion54 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion385 decks612 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
37%inclusion228 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion219 decks612 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion210 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion202 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion125 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion106 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion105 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion95 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion82 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion61 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.5%inclusion52 decks612 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion49 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion46 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion46 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion39 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion541 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion445 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion274 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion248 decks612 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion124 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion120 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion101 decks612 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.5%inclusion58 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion49 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion48 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion39 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion604 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion602 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion515 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion365 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion331 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion280 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion251 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion239 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion213 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion201 decks612 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion195 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion192 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion165 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion168 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion159 decks612 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion138 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion109 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion107 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion102 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion99 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion96 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion89 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion89 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion84 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion75 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion71 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion61 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
9.5%inclusion58 decks612 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.0%inclusion55 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion54 decks612 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion49 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion36 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
-7%synergy