Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Cecil Harvey (Commander) - Upgraded

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Cecil Harvey
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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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Open the Armory
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Fracture
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Serra Ascendant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Starfield Mystic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ocelot Pride
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Horror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Mercenary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Trapper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Stuffy Doll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Soltari Trooper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Ghoul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soltari Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soltari Foot Soldier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basilica Screecher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hushbringer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Despark
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Killian's Confidence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Render Speechless
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Smallpox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Redress Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Meteor Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mortarpod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pariah's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Super State
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Reality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Conformity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Thirst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pariah
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Price of Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Leeches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Soul Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
On Thin Ice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flickering Ward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Holy Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sage's Reverie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Redemption Arc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Martial Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ghost Quarter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Remote Farm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Desolate Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-41%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-41%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Turbulent Moor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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