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
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
89%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
Intuition
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Brain Freeze
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
68%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
89%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
81%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
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Voice of Victory
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Mockingbird
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Tataru Taru
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Retainers
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Subtlety
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
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Pact of Negation
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Final Fortune
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-29%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Snap
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Commandeer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Rite of Flame
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Transmute Artifact
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Flash Photography
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%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
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
The Key to the Vault
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Lost Jitte
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
72%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
91%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
66%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
Gemstone Caverns
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
84%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
-3%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%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Island
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-58%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Plains
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-73%synergy
Mountain
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-75%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Deserted Beach
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
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