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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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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Curious Colossus
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Kinbinding
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion119 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
86%inclusion108 decks125 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion105 decks124 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion92 decks125 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion95 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
65%synergy
Genji Glove
69%inclusion82 decks119 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion97 decks125 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion92 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion86 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
66%inclusion83 decks125 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion83 decks125 decks
58%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
66%inclusion82 decks125 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion75 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion64 decks125 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Brass Squire
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Helitrooper
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Solitude
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion67 decks125 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Final Showdown
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Battle Menu
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion73 decks125 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion70 decks125 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion67 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
49%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion60 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
-30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Blade of Selves
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Lost Jitte
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion80 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
53%inclusion66 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
36%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion111 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy