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

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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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Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Giver of Runes
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Serra Ascendant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Soul of Eternity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Burrenton Forge-Tender
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Malignus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
52%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Dawn's Truce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Silence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Legion Leadership
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Light and Shadow
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Commander's Plate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Coral Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Winter Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Ghostly Prison
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Hardlight Containment
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Flaming Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
High Noon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Fighter Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Powerbalance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blood Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Celestial Mantle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Land Tax
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
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Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-30%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-2%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Legion Leadership
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
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