Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder (Commander)

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
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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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40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Dáin's Company
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
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Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Colossus Hammer
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
44%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
34%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
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Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Champion of the Flame
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-0%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Zack Fair
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
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Generous Gift
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Comeuppance
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
VANDALBLAST
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
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Shadowspear
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
ROGUE'S GLOVES
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
19%synergy
LAND TAX
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Shielded by Faith
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
4%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion64 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion61 decks77 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
The Irencrag
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion73 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion73 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion67 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
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