Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,293
55decks
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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Courser
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Kor Duelist
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Armament Master
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Kor Outfitter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thunderous Orator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cliff Threader
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Threader
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dawnglare Invoker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Stone Haven Pilgrim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Wojek Investigator
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Kor Hookmaster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Disenchant
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Argivian Find
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Retether
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Conqueror's Pledge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Plate Armor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Captain's Claws
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Grappling Hook
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Armored Ascension
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pacifism
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Umbra
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Mantle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Duty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Ossification
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Holy Mantle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Haven
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy