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

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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
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Dimensional Exile
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dimension X
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion509 decks764 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion564 decks764 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion509 decks764 decks
59%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
68%inclusion523 decks764 decks
58%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion508 decks764 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion475 decks764 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion511 decks764 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion477 decks764 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion434 decks764 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion492 decks764 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion537 decks764 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion493 decks764 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion486 decks764 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion434 decks764 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion432 decks764 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion430 decks764 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion421 decks764 decks
-11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
53%inclusion406 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion396 decks764 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion396 decks764 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion360 decks764 decks
37%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion351 decks764 decks
44%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion332 decks764 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion290 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion268 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion265 decks764 decks
28%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion259 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion259 decks764 decks
31%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
34%inclusion257 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion243 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
30%inclusion230 decks764 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion199 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion195 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion186 decks764 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion177 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion152 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion141 decks764 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion138 decks764 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion119 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion128 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion121 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion104 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion102 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion92 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion86 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion85 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion79 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.3%inclusion71 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion67 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.5%inclusion65 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.2%inclusion63 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.1%inclusion62 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.6%inclusion58 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.6%inclusion40 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.7%inclusion51 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.3%inclusion48 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion42 decks764 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion299 decks764 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion276 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion250 decks764 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion237 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion228 decks764 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
30%inclusion227 decks764 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion218 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion211 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion194 decks764 decks
-23%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion189 decks764 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion146 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion117 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion114 decks764 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion113 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion87 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion83 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion81 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion81 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion73 decks764 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion73 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.4%inclusion72 decks764 decks
1%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.2%inclusion63 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
8.1%inclusion62 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
7.9%inclusion47 decks593 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.6%inclusion58 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.2%inclusion55 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.5%inclusion50 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
6.0%inclusion46 decks764 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion287 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion241 decks764 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion219 decks764 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion126 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion126 decks764 decks
-16%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion104 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion88 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion81 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion74 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.4%inclusion72 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion69 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.9%inclusion68 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion62 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.5%inclusion57 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.4%inclusion49 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion41 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion44 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.4%inclusion41 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.1%inclusion39 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
51%inclusion388 decks764 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion359 decks764 decks
45%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion359 decks764 decks
46%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion335 decks764 decks
41%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
42%inclusion318 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion299 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion298 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion297 decks764 decks
34%synergy
Plate Armor
38%inclusion294 decks764 decks
37%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion271 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion257 decks764 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion232 decks764 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion213 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
28%inclusion212 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion211 decks764 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion114 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion208 decks764 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion187 decks764 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
24%inclusion182 decks764 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion179 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion174 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion153 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion113 decks683 decks
14%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion119 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion110 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion107 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion107 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion107 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion104 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion100 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion98 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion94 decks764 decks
-17%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion73 decks595 decks
8%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion93 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion71 decks595 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion55 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion90 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion89 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion89 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion85 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion73 decks694 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion79 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion78 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion78 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion76 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion74 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
31%inclusion234 decks764 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
26%inclusion197 decks764 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion192 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion176 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion169 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion158 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion156 decks764 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion138 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion127 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion108 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion112 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion110 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion86 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion79 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
7.9%inclusion60 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.7%inclusion59 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.6%inclusion58 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion53 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.5%inclusion50 decks764 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.3%inclusion48 decks764 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.4%inclusion41 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion34 decks644 decks
0%synergy
Pacifism
5.2%inclusion40 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion114 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion448 decks764 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion312 decks764 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion304 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion286 decks764 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion197 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion99 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion88 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion82 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.2%inclusion55 decks764 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion40 decks764 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion585 decks764 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion542 decks764 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion401 decks764 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion244 decks764 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion218 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion206 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion102 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion101 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion80 decks764 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion46 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.8%inclusion44 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion41 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.2%inclusion40 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion761 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion756 decks764 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion610 decks764 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion363 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion331 decks764 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion289 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion281 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion277 decks764 decks
-29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion258 decks764 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion233 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion224 decks764 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion199 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion164 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion146 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion138 decks764 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion130 decks764 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion124 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion116 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion106 decks764 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion97 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion91 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion89 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.7%inclusion59 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
-3%synergy