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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Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
39%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
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Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Rabbit Battery
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
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