Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Rank #3,262
77decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Fix What's Broken
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Forum Filibuster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Joined Researchers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Killian's Confidence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
71%synergy
Colossus Hammer
68%inclusion52 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Vault of Whispers
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
52%synergy
Cranial Plating
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Den
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
-22%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Starnheim Courser
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Oni
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Containment Construct
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Steel Overseer
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Golem Artisan
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Junk Diver
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Golem
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Gingerbrute
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Relic Seeker
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-18%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-19%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Fortuitous Find
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Cloak
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Infiltration Lens
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Chariot of Victory
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Orcus
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Greed
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Biotransference
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Armed with Proof
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-25%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion58 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion74 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion74 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
-23%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-32%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
-20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-26%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-28%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy