Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
4.8%inclusion4 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.1%inclusion3 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Fugitive Droid
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion330 decks527 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion323 decks527 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion321 decks527 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion326 decks527 decks
56%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion266 decks527 decks
49%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion263 decks527 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion268 decks527 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion254 decks527 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion252 decks527 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion238 decks527 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion363 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion272 decks527 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion240 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion235 decks527 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion233 decks527 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion225 decks527 decks
-6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion219 decks527 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion218 decks527 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion212 decks527 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion211 decks527 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion226 decks527 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion182 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion178 decks527 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion160 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion158 decks527 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion131 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion124 decks527 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion118 decks527 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion117 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion111 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion206 decks527 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion110 decks284 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion162 decks527 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion154 decks527 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion147 decks527 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion136 decks527 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion116 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion111 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion107 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
20%inclusion106 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion103 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
19%inclusion102 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion99 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion89 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion95 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion94 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion92 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion87 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion78 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion77 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion76 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion73 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion72 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion71 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion71 decks527 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion40 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion66 decks527 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion66 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion53 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion51 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion58 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion56 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion55 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion55 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion51 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion51 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.9%inclusion47 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
8.9%inclusion47 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Retainers
8.5%inclusion45 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
8.0%inclusion42 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
7.8%inclusion41 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion205 decks527 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion204 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion198 decks527 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion195 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion163 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion154 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion140 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion129 decks527 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion110 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion108 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion95 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion103 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion102 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion99 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion97 decks527 decks
-4%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion96 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion95 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion86 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion84 decks527 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion84 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion81 decks527 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion77 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion75 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion69 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion63 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion63 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion59 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion56 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion56 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion55 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion53 decks526 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion53 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion52 decks527 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion51 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
8.5%inclusion45 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Delay
8.5%inclusion45 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion45 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
8.3%inclusion44 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.1%inclusion39 decks479 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Take the Bait
7.2%inclusion38 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion38 decks527 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion37 decks527 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion37 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion35 decks527 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion33 decks527 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion105 decks527 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion59 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion55 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion52 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion51 decks527 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion44 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.6%inclusion40 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.2%inclusion38 decks527 decks
-6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion34 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.7%inclusion30 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.7%inclusion30 decks527 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion27 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion209 decks527 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion206 decks527 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion192 decks527 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion189 decks527 decks
32%synergy
The Key to the Vault
35%inclusion185 decks526 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion183 decks527 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion176 decks527 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion164 decks527 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion142 decks527 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion139 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion138 decks527 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion123 decks527 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion114 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion75 decks357 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion93 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion102 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion101 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion92 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion91 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion88 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion87 decks527 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion85 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion84 decks527 decks
-8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion82 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion81 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion78 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion70 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion67 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion66 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion62 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion61 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion57 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion54 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion53 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion52 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion52 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion27 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
9.3%inclusion49 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion42 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.8%inclusion46 decks523 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion46 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion198 decks527 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion179 decks527 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion171 decks527 decks
28%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
18%inclusion93 decks527 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion85 decks527 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion78 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion54 decks527 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion53 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion51 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.5%inclusion50 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion40 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion40 decks527 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion39 decks527 decks
-4%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.2%inclusion38 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion36 decks527 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.3%inclusion33 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.1%inclusion32 decks527 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.1%inclusion32 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.7%inclusion30 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.7%inclusion30 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion28 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
7.8%inclusion41 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion221 decks527 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion199 decks527 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion122 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion112 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion84 decks527 decks
-18%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion81 decks527 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion79 decks527 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion76 decks527 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion71 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion60 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion58 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion52 decks476 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion57 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion53 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.3%inclusion44 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.6%inclusion40 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion30 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.3%inclusion33 decks527 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion24 decks479 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion475 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion432 decks527 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion258 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion247 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion231 decks527 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion228 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion149 decks527 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion140 decks527 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion127 decks527 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion120 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion112 decks527 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion110 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion72 decks527 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion63 decks527 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion48 decks527 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion43 decks527 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
7.8%inclusion41 decks527 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion40 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion483 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Island
84%inclusion442 decks527 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion441 decks527 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion420 decks527 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion341 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion341 decks527 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion330 decks527 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion329 decks527 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion283 decks527 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion282 decks527 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion274 decks527 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion272 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion263 decks527 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion249 decks527 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion213 decks527 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion205 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion198 decks527 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion198 decks527 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion196 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion163 decks527 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion157 decks527 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion152 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion151 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion150 decks527 decks
-24%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion148 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion148 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion146 decks527 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion144 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion140 decks527 decks
-32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion139 decks527 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion139 decks527 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion132 decks527 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion129 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion125 decks527 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion121 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion110 decks527 decks
-19%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion108 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion104 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion95 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion102 decks527 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion89 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion84 decks527 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion79 decks527 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion74 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion72 decks527 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion68 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion61 decks476 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion64 decks527 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion62 decks527 decks
3%synergy