Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Colossus Hammer
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
42%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Starnheim Courser
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Kor Duelist
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Abunas
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Kor Outfitter
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Armament Master
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Orator
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Kor Hookmaster
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Pilgrim
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cliff Threader
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Threader
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Nomads' Assembly
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Retether
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Plate Armor
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Captain's Claws
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Grappling Hook
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Armored Ascension
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power . . .
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Umbra
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Pariah
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Ring
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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