Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Core Equipment

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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
Chrome Dome
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Robots
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
44%synergy
All That Glitters
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Champion of the Flame
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Relic Seeker
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Wake the Past
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Plate Armor
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Kher Keep
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Alpine Meadow
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy