Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Tony Stark
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Sunforger
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Dovin's Veto
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Steam Augury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
World at War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
The Key to the Vault
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goggles of Night
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fishing Gear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Monastery
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
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