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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Captain America's Shield
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
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Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
38%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
36%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
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Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Zack Fair
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
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Generous Gift
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion66 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
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