Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Budget Optimized 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
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Mask of Memory
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Hero's Blade
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Wear // Tear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Explorer's Scope
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Relic Seeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Humble Defector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kor Blademaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brash Taunter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Champion of the Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Risona, Asari Commander
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Soul of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kor Cartographer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Dawn Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Master Warcraft
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Argivian Find
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Absence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adamant Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Make a Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Resolute Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Welding Sparks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Magnetic Theft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Response // Resurgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Slash the Ranks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bond of Discipline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
One Last Job
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Reconstruct History
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Onward // Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Getaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Avacyn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Quietus Spike
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Plate Armor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Prying Blade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Fiendlash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Axe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bonesplitter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
O-Naginata
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goldvein Pick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Wargear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Adventuring Gear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Worldslayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skeleton Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nemesis Mask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Trusty Machete
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Goldwarden's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unquestioned Authority
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Timely Ward
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Hyena Umbra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Spectral Steel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
On Serra's Wings
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Noble Heritage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
With Great Power...
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Flickering Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Nobilis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Holy Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sage's Reverie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Axgard Armory
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Steppe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Secluded Starforge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cathedral of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forge of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Drifting Meadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Needle Spires
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Boros Garrison
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Citadel Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-43%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cave of Temptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alpine Meadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy