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

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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Shiny Impetus
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
99%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Starfield Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brash Taunter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hakim, Loreweaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stuffy Doll
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Selfless Squire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leonin Shikari
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fervent Champion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Take the Bait
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Fumble
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Comeuppance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Suffocating Blast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Render Silent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
New Way Forward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dizzy Spell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Final Showdown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Counterflux
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Double Negative
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Immortal Obligation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Reinterpret
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
No More Lies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Assault Suit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Captain's Hook
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Goggles of Night
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Pariah's Shield
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Fishing Gear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zephyr Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grappling Hook
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fiendlash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Prying Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Library of Leng
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Winged Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Titania
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
The Sound of Drums
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Psychic Impetus
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Acquired Mutation
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Redemption Arc
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Martial Impetus
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Vow of Flight
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Opulence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Noggle the Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Duty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pariah
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Escape Velocity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spectral Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Mockery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shielded by Faith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Future Sight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Custody Battle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Incendiary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Frenzied Fugue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sage's Reverie
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Link
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Solitary Confinement
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wild Research
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ethereal Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dog Umbra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-38%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-39%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-20%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Monastery
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Legion Leadership
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Gate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
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