Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion325 decks511 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion314 decks511 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion310 decks511 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion300 decks511 decks
54%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion253 decks511 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion262 decks511 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion245 decks511 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion242 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion229 decks511 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion237 decks511 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion342 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion260 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion239 decks511 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion223 decks511 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion222 decks511 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion221 decks511 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion218 decks511 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion213 decks511 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion205 decks511 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion131 decks329 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion209 decks511 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion163 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion157 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion139 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion139 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion123 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion102 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion188 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion157 decks511 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion150 decks511 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion127 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion103 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion101 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion90 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion76 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion69 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion69 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion67 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion47 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion66 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion66 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion64 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion63 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion62 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion55 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.6%inclusion25 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Retainers
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion201 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion197 decks511 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion192 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion191 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion155 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion143 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion128 decks511 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion118 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion90 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion88 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion87 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion64 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion59 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion57 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion55 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion195 decks511 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion107 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion91 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.7%inclusion29 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion193 decks511 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion188 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion188 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion183 decks511 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
35%inclusion180 decks511 decks
32%synergy
The Key to the Vault
35%inclusion177 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion174 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion164 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion130 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion130 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion123 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion118 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion110 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion101 decks507 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion56 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion87 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion85 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion84 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Assault Suit
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion76 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion74 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion47 decks352 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion67 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion61 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion59 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
8.8%inclusion45 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.5%inclusion43 decks507 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion191 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion163 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion155 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion83 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
16%inclusion82 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion59 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion53 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Redemption Arc
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion29 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.7%inclusion29 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.4%inclusion19 decks299 decks
1%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion198 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion187 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion124 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion111 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion75 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion71 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion63 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion63 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion454 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion412 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion236 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion232 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion228 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion216 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion136 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion132 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion119 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion107 decks511 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion103 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion82 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion62 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion61 decks511 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion40 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion46 decks511 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
8.2%inclusion42 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion463 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Island
85%inclusion434 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion432 decks511 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion417 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion335 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion323 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion321 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion321 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion270 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion270 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion258 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion256 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion252 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion242 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion212 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion206 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion196 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion187 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion179 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion163 decks511 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion158 decks511 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion150 decks511 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion141 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion138 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion134 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion134 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
-33%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion125 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion121 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion121 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion116 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion116 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion109 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion104 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion104 decks511 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion100 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion90 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion87 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion78 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion75 decks511 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion70 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion64 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion63 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion60 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion58 decks511 decks
-14%synergy