Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Aggro

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Quintessential Katana
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Dome
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion213 decks228 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion199 decks228 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion181 decks228 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion164 decks228 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion188 decks228 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion168 decks228 decks
62%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion140 decks228 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion151 decks228 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion146 decks228 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion147 decks228 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion173 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion172 decks228 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion150 decks228 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion147 decks228 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion143 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion131 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion130 decks228 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion129 decks228 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion126 decks228 decks
44%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
53%inclusion120 decks228 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion97 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion71 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion113 decks228 decks
42%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion105 decks228 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion100 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion84 decks228 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion84 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion77 decks228 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion74 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion68 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion95 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion65 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion119 decks228 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion119 decks228 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion117 decks228 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion117 decks228 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion112 decks228 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion111 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion107 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion100 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion97 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion79 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion77 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion68 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion107 decks228 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion96 decks228 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion133 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion116 decks228 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion108 decks228 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion97 decks228 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion63 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion207 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion165 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion103 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion99 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion222 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion222 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion206 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion163 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion140 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion132 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion113 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion108 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion108 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion79 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion63 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-4%synergy