Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Expensive Core

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
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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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Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
94%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Serra Ascendant
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
56%synergy
The Reality Chip
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Spinneret and Spiderling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gwen Stacy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spider-Punk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Specialist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Generous Plunderer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Plague Myr
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Memnite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spider-Sense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wisecrack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Immortal Obligation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Blast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Comeuppance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fork
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Cleansing Nova
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Doomskar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wedding Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pariah's Shield
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Deathrender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Helm of Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Assault Suit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Enchantments
Maximum Carnage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Binding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Martial Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hot Pursuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Sound of Drums
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vow of Duty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Acquired Mutation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Coalition Flag
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vow of Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Redemption Arc
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pariah
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Popular Entertainer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vow of Flight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shiny Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sequestered Stash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Conclave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mutavault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Island
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-21%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Fiery Islet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Conduit Pylons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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