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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,766
62decks
Background image for What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
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.
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Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Anger
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Gods Willing
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Fireshrieker
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Faith Unbroken
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy