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

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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
Hexing Squelcher
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
0.9%inclusion1 decks107 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion595 decks635 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion567 decks635 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion566 decks635 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion491 decks635 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion443 decks635 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion460 decks635 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion456 decks635 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion454 decks635 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion453 decks635 decks
58%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion372 decks635 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion523 decks635 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion502 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion443 decks635 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion431 decks635 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion414 decks635 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion396 decks635 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion385 decks635 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion384 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion379 decks635 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion367 decks635 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion196 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion170 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion132 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion99 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion67 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion45 decks635 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion44 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion339 decks635 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion304 decks635 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion298 decks635 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion280 decks635 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion236 decks635 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion235 decks635 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion227 decks635 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion225 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion222 decks635 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion167 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion182 decks635 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion151 decks635 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion142 decks635 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion133 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion127 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion122 decks635 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion119 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion118 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion109 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion108 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion99 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion96 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion94 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion89 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion81 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion74 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion71 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion70 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion64 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.5%inclusion46 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion58 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion43 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.9%inclusion50 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion49 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.6%inclusion48 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.7%inclusion36 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion280 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion268 decks635 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion247 decks635 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion203 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion179 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion167 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion165 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion117 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion107 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion91 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion88 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion81 decks630 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion80 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion80 decks635 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion61 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.4%inclusion47 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion47 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion194 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion189 decks635 decks
27%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion128 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion73 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion70 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion58 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.0%inclusion57 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion47 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion44 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion41 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion34 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion345 decks635 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion340 decks635 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion331 decks635 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion327 decks635 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion317 decks635 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion315 decks635 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion294 decks635 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion277 decks635 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion266 decks635 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion192 decks477 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion255 decks635 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
36%inclusion227 decks635 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion226 decks635 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion216 decks631 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion217 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion204 decks635 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion193 decks635 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion173 decks635 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion170 decks635 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion169 decks635 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion169 decks635 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion168 decks635 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion125 decks485 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion118 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion152 decks635 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion138 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion138 decks625 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion129 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion125 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion124 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion114 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion81 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion107 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion102 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion101 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion100 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion100 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion96 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion92 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion91 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion90 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion86 decks625 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion83 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion82 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
50%inclusion319 decks635 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion296 decks635 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion181 decks635 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion95 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion95 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion57 decks630 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
8.7%inclusion55 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion100 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion97 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion407 decks635 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion343 decks635 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion294 decks635 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion284 decks635 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion251 decks635 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion182 decks635 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion176 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion169 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion156 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion100 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion74 decks635 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion69 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion68 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion66 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion57 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion39 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion592 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion489 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion327 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion294 decks635 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion141 decks635 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion118 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion102 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion85 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion78 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion60 decks635 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.6%inclusion48 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion45 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion36 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion621 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion615 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion597 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion425 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion416 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion350 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion331 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion305 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion255 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion251 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion236 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion227 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion212 decks635 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion179 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion168 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion144 decks635 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion133 decks635 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion124 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion118 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion114 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion108 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion96 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion94 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion91 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion89 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion84 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion83 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion74 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion65 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion64 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
9.0%inclusion57 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.0%inclusion57 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion55 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion44 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion44 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion41 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
-6%synergy