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

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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Silence
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
90%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Helm of the Host
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Intuition
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Voice of Victory
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Mockingbird
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Retainers
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Pact of Negation
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Chain of Vapor
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Final Fortune
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-27%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Flame
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Transmute Artifact
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Flash Photography
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Colossus Hammer
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
The Key to the Vault
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Lost Jitte
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Copy Artifact
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Counterbalance
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
89%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
47%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Starting Town
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Island
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-56%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-69%synergy
Mountain
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-71%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-37%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-30%synergy
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