Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,766
601decks
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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
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion498 decks601 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion475 decks601 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion471 decks601 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion421 decks601 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion403 decks601 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion340 decks601 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion359 decks601 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion352 decks601 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion311 decks601 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion317 decks601 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion469 decks601 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion419 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion340 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion323 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion315 decks601 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion314 decks601 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion307 decks601 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion307 decks601 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion302 decks601 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
49%inclusion295 decks601 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion189 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion136 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion131 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion118 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion74 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion49 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion46 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion45 decks601 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion277 decks601 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion261 decks601 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion242 decks601 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion211 decks601 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion191 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion188 decks601 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion179 decks601 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion172 decks591 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion155 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion149 decks601 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion146 decks601 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion73 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion120 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion131 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion115 decks601 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion114 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion111 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion106 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion105 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion102 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion89 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion83 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion77 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion76 decks601 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion73 decks601 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion67 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion66 decks601 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion65 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion60 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion60 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.2%inclusion55 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.0%inclusion54 decks601 decks
-5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion49 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.8%inclusion47 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.8%inclusion47 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion44 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion44 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion42 decks601 decks
-16%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion41 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion20 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.3%inclusion38 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.8%inclusion35 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion31 decks554 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.5%inclusion33 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion214 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion193 decks601 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion170 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion153 decks554 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion162 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion134 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion129 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion119 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion90 decks591 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion88 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion72 decks601 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion71 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion66 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion65 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion65 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion61 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion58 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion46 decks528 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion48 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion45 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion44 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
7.2%inclusion43 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.0%inclusion42 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion38 decks601 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
6.2%inclusion37 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion36 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion35 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.5%inclusion33 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion32 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion158 decks601 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion122 decks601 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion92 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion75 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion65 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion60 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
9.3%inclusion56 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion56 decks601 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.3%inclusion50 decks601 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.0%inclusion42 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.3%inclusion38 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion37 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.1%inclusion33 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion34 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion33 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion32 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Day
5.2%inclusion31 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
49%inclusion292 decks601 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion288 decks601 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion251 decks601 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion249 decks601 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion246 decks601 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion239 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion238 decks601 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion230 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion228 decks601 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion228 decks601 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion221 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion218 decks601 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion211 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion201 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion173 decks539 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion93 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion183 decks601 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion172 decks601 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion170 decks601 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion127 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion163 decks601 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion150 decks601 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion129 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion69 decks298 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion139 decks601 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion64 decks291 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion130 decks601 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion125 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion125 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion118 decks601 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion116 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion103 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion114 decks601 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion114 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion112 decks601 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion109 decks601 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion108 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion107 decks601 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion103 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion102 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion101 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion69 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion96 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion91 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion45 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion87 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion86 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion85 decks601 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion84 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion84 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion243 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion209 decks601 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion199 decks601 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion118 decks601 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion101 decks601 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion79 decks601 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion78 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion66 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion57 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.5%inclusion51 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.0%inclusion48 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.8%inclusion47 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion41 decks528 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion46 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion41 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Super State
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.8%inclusion35 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.7%inclusion34 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion100 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.3%inclusion56 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion381 decks601 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion226 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion222 decks601 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion207 decks601 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion197 decks601 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion125 decks601 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion106 decks601 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion104 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion95 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion78 decks601 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion61 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion48 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion48 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion44 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion44 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.2%inclusion39 decks545 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion41 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.7%inclusion34 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.5%inclusion33 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion533 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion440 decks601 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion270 decks601 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion241 decks601 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion123 decks601 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion118 decks601 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion101 decks601 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion45 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion56 decks601 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion48 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.5%inclusion45 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion45 decks601 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion593 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion591 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion509 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion355 decks601 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion323 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion274 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion249 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion234 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion214 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion197 decks601 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion193 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion189 decks601 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion153 decks554 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion162 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion162 decks601 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion137 decks601 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion89 decks417 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion109 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion107 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion100 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion97 decks591 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion95 decks601 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion89 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion86 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion82 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion74 decks601 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion72 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion61 decks601 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
9.3%inclusion56 decks601 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.0%inclusion54 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion51 decks601 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion42 decks601 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.8%inclusion41 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion40 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion39 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion38 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.2%inclusion37 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion37 decks601 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
-10%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.0%inclusion36 decks601 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion35 decks601 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion31 decks554 decks
-7%synergy