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

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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
3.4%inclusion5 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.4%inclusion2 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Raphael's Technique
0.4%inclusion1 decks269 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion709 decks764 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion682 decks764 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion671 decks764 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion594 decks764 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion641 decks764 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion655 decks764 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion581 decks764 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion581 decks764 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion594 decks764 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion530 decks764 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion654 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion606 decks764 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion570 decks764 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion553 decks764 decks
54%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion516 decks764 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion514 decks764 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion500 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion491 decks764 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion489 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion481 decks764 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion637 decks764 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion564 decks764 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion516 decks764 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion413 decks764 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion362 decks764 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion359 decks764 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion354 decks764 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion332 decks764 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion323 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion266 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion254 decks456 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion401 decks764 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion391 decks764 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion353 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion348 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion347 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion312 decks764 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion283 decks764 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion248 decks764 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32%inclusion243 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion236 decks764 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion233 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion221 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion203 decks764 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion200 decks764 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion192 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion167 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion163 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion160 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion137 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion137 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion136 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion131 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion110 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion113 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion113 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion106 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion105 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion105 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion105 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion104 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion97 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion63 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion82 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion78 decks764 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion75 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion75 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion69 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.4%inclusion64 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.0%inclusion61 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.2%inclusion55 decks764 decks
-7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Hushbringer
6.9%inclusion53 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.9%inclusion53 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.2%inclusion47 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion26 decks455 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
56%inclusion429 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion339 decks764 decks
26%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion320 decks764 decks
21%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion280 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion249 decks764 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion242 decks764 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion227 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion218 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion157 decks764 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion144 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion114 decks674 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion129 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion126 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion125 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion115 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion107 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion93 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion88 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion86 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion84 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion83 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion74 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
9.2%inclusion70 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion61 decks703 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion63 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion62 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
-12%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.9%inclusion53 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion50 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion50 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.4%inclusion49 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion48 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.5%inclusion42 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion39 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion40 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion279 decks764 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion201 decks764 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion175 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion126 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion101 decks764 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion75 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion74 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion73 decks764 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion68 decks764 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.5%inclusion65 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion60 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion50 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion46 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion37 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
61%inclusion273 decks451 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion446 decks764 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion416 decks764 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion386 decks764 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion366 decks764 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion328 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion306 decks715 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion300 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion297 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion288 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion279 decks764 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion255 decks764 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion251 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion243 decks764 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion220 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion130 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion216 decks764 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion198 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion178 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion94 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion147 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion111 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion151 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion120 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion84 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion144 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion138 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion131 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion124 decks764 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion118 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion111 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion103 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion110 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion106 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion106 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion104 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion103 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion96 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion93 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion91 decks764 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion87 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion83 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion82 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion81 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion80 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion73 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.3%inclusion71 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.3%inclusion71 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.0%inclusion69 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
8.9%inclusion68 decks764 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion439 decks764 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion342 decks764 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion290 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion149 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion140 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion132 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion128 decks764 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion118 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion99 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion75 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion71 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.0%inclusion69 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion61 decks764 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.9%inclusion45 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion180 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion319 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion315 decks764 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion313 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion306 decks764 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion294 decks764 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion291 decks764 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion196 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion172 decks764 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion172 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion151 decks764 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion128 decks764 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion96 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion89 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion83 decks726 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion79 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion76 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion69 decks764 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion65 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.2%inclusion63 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion61 decks764 decks
-11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.2%inclusion55 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion52 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.0%inclusion46 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.2%inclusion40 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion741 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion636 decks764 decks
79%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion602 decks764 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion591 decks764 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion357 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion284 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion265 decks764 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion223 decks764 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion170 decks764 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion159 decks764 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion106 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion137 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion82 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion80 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion76 decks764 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion69 decks764 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion54 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion709 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion696 decks764 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion695 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion683 decks764 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion641 decks764 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion608 decks764 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
77%inclusion591 decks764 decks
38%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion517 decks764 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion383 decks764 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion371 decks764 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion364 decks764 decks
41%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion358 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion328 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion316 decks764 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion304 decks764 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion292 decks764 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion289 decks764 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion284 decks764 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion280 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion258 decks764 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion238 decks764 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion235 decks764 decks
25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion223 decks764 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion193 decks764 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion130 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion169 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion164 decks764 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion115 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion113 decks764 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion112 decks764 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion98 decks764 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion74 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion73 decks764 decks
-34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion69 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion67 decks764 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.4%inclusion64 decks764 decks
-30%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion63 decks764 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion62 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion60 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion59 decks764 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion56 decks764 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.0%inclusion46 decks764 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion43 decks725 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.4%inclusion41 decks764 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion37 decks732 decks
-1%synergy