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

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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
53%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Counterflux
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Great Train Heist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reinterpret
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hot Pursuit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Island
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy