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

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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Robe of the Archmagi
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Shadowspear
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Loyal Retainers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rabbit Battery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invisible Stalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heartfire Hero
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Salvage Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Silence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Argivian Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unexplained Absence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Recommission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Search for Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Celestial Armor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Leyline Axe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goggles of Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Monastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-42%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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