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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Quintessential Katana
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
38%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
31%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
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Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Rabbit Battery
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Champion of the Flame
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
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Generous Gift
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
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