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

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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
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Dome
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Robots
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion167 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion161 decks183 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion137 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion136 decks183 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion143 decks183 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion121 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion106 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion105 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion141 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion137 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion109 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion102 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion102 decks183 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion98 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion97 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion88 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion106 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion166 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion177 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion175 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion102 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy