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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Quintessential Katana
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
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2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
0.8%inclusion1 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion370 decks389 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion313 decks389 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion313 decks383 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion319 decks389 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
70%inclusion257 decks366 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion306 decks389 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion314 decks389 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion261 decks389 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion249 decks389 decks
60%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion266 decks389 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion325 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion282 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion281 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion251 decks389 decks
58%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
64%inclusion250 decks389 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
63%inclusion247 decks389 decks
51%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion247 decks389 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion245 decks389 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion240 decks389 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion230 decks389 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion198 decks389 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion164 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion144 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion115 decks389 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion74 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion74 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion67 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion33 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion213 decks389 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion178 decks389 decks
42%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion175 decks389 decks
26%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion153 decks389 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion146 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion140 decks389 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion137 decks389 decks
31%synergy
Weapons Vendor
29%inclusion108 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion111 decks386 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
25%inclusion99 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion97 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion92 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion93 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion92 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion80 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion77 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion70 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion63 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion63 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion62 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion59 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion46 decks369 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion46 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion37 decks389 decks
-9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
-18%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.5%inclusion33 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.1%inclusion30 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.7%inclusion30 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
-7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
52%inclusion204 decks389 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion157 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion135 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
34%inclusion124 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion128 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion127 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion120 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion112 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion86 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion85 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion68 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion67 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion59 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion58 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion47 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion45 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
39%inclusion152 decks389 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion118 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion77 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion72 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion63 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion63 decks389 decks
-13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion45 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.5%inclusion33 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
58%inclusion225 decks389 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion210 decks389 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion207 decks389 decks
41%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion198 decks389 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
48%inclusion188 decks389 decks
45%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion180 decks389 decks
39%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion174 decks389 decks
40%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
43%inclusion169 decks389 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
43%inclusion168 decks389 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion152 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion152 decks389 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion148 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion145 decks389 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion142 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion134 decks386 decks
33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion132 decks389 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion119 decks389 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion117 decks389 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion116 decks389 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion114 decks389 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
29%inclusion111 decks389 decks
-31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion109 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion102 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion106 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion103 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion102 decks389 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion98 decks389 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion98 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Lost Jitte
25%inclusion96 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion95 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion94 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
23%inclusion90 decks389 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
23%inclusion90 decks389 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion83 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion83 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion83 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion69 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion68 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion64 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion62 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion58 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion52 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion48 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion48 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion172 decks389 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion124 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion77 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion74 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Super State
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion243 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion188 decks389 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion158 decks389 decks
34%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion151 decks389 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion150 decks389 decks
29%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion135 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
32%inclusion123 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion118 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion118 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion92 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion84 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion80 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion70 decks389 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion52 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion47 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion42 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion352 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion233 decks389 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
39%inclusion153 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion73 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion64 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion58 decks389 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion370 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion93 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion64 decks389 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion50 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion45 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
2%synergy