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

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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Kíli the Resourceful
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Geist of Saint Thalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Staff
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
47%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Final Showdown
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Counterflux
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Permission Denied
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Magnetic Theft
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
The Key to the Vault
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lost Jitte
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Discovery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Monastery
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-27%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
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