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
Impolite Entrance
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion490 decks736 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion533 decks736 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
66%inclusion489 decks736 decks
58%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
68%inclusion503 decks736 decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion460 decks736 decks
56%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion487 decks736 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion490 decks736 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion454 decks736 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion414 decks736 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion482 decks736 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion525 decks736 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion481 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion467 decks736 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion423 decks736 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion422 decks736 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion416 decks736 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion403 decks736 decks
-11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
51%inclusion379 decks736 decks
49%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion377 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
51%inclusion374 decks736 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion346 decks736 decks
37%synergy
Champion of the Flame
47%inclusion344 decks736 decks
44%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
44%inclusion323 decks736 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
39%inclusion287 decks736 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
36%inclusion263 decks736 decks
29%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
35%inclusion259 decks736 decks
32%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion257 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Kor Blademaster
35%inclusion254 decks736 decks
34%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
34%inclusion253 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion240 decks736 decks
31%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
31%inclusion231 decks736 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion202 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion183 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion179 decks736 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion171 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion142 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion134 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion133 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion114 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion128 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion126 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion102 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion97 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion94 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion84 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion75 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion35 decks354 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion72 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion70 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.9%inclusion31 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.4%inclusion62 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.4%inclusion62 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.9%inclusion51 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.7%inclusion49 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.7%inclusion49 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.3%inclusion46 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.1%inclusion45 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
-18%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.4%inclusion40 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.4%inclusion40 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.4%inclusion19 decks354 decks
2%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.3%inclusion18 decks339 decks
4%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
5.2%inclusion38 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion283 decks736 decks
-18%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion267 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion252 decks736 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion233 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion229 decks736 decks
20%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion229 decks736 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion212 decks736 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion191 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion181 decks736 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion180 decks736 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion134 decks654 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion120 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion117 decks736 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion108 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion88 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion84 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion78 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion76 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion76 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion72 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion68 decks736 decks
-8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.8%inclusion65 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.8%inclusion65 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
8.3%inclusion44 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.9%inclusion58 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.5%inclusion55 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion51 decks736 decks
-4%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.5%inclusion48 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.3%inclusion46 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
6.0%inclusion44 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion44 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion277 decks736 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion234 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion214 decks736 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion118 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
15%inclusion107 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion107 decks736 decks
-18%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion85 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion79 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion77 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion73 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.0%inclusion66 decks736 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion63 decks736 decks
-4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.5%inclusion48 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion39 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.4%inclusion40 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
50%inclusion365 decks736 decks
47%synergy
Greataxe
48%inclusion355 decks736 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion344 decks736 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion326 decks736 decks
42%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion302 decks736 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion297 decks736 decks
36%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion285 decks736 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion282 decks736 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion279 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion266 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion253 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion228 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
28%inclusion209 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion204 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion204 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
26%inclusion195 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion193 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion92 decks354 decks
23%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
25%inclusion184 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion176 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion163 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion149 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion84 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Short Bow
18%inclusion108 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Bonesplitter
15%inclusion107 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion105 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion102 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion100 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion96 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion95 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion93 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion93 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion89 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion89 decks736 decks
-17%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion63 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion63 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion87 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion87 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Bearded Axe
11%inclusion84 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion45 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion83 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
11%inclusion79 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion78 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion76 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion76 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion74 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion72 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion61 decks627 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
31%inclusion227 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
27%inclusion199 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
27%inclusion198 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Flaming Fist
24%inclusion173 decks736 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion170 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion162 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion153 decks736 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion133 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion128 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion101 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion119 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
16%inclusion117 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion83 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion74 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.4%inclusion62 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Fighter Class
7.5%inclusion55 decks736 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion50 decks736 decks
-6%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.5%inclusion48 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.1%inclusion45 decks736 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.5%inclusion32 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Pacifism
5.4%inclusion40 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion108 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.0%inclusion37 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion442 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion310 decks736 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion303 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion286 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion198 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion100 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion84 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion79 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion39 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion562 decks736 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion518 decks736 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion388 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion235 decks736 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion214 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion200 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion100 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion99 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion83 decks736 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion45 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.0%inclusion37 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion732 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion730 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion582 decks736 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
49%inclusion361 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion320 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion281 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion261 decks736 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion255 decks736 decks
-30%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion243 decks736 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion232 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion205 decks736 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Guildgate
27%inclusion200 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion163 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion134 decks654 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion132 decks736 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion117 decks736 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion117 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion113 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion98 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion97 decks731 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion90 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion86 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion57 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.5%inclusion55 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion45 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion44 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
0%synergy