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

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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Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Godo, Bandit Warlord
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Retainers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Ocelot Pride
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Arcbond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umezawa's Jitte
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fiendlash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Batterskull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Raugrin Triome
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-42%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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