Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Clive Rosfield (Commander)

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Moxfield
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Coercive Impetus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Changing Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Amity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion230 decks365 decks
60%synergy
Curse of Opulence
64%inclusion232 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
55%inclusion200 decks365 decks
54%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
53%inclusion194 decks365 decks
53%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
53%inclusion193 decks365 decks
53%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
52%inclusion188 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
48%inclusion177 decks365 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Thirst
47%inclusion173 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
46%inclusion168 decks365 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
46%inclusion167 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion211 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion163 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion163 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
44%inclusion162 decks365 decks
44%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
43%inclusion158 decks365 decks
43%synergy
Maddening Hex
43%inclusion158 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Reality
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
42%inclusion154 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Starfield Mystic
41%inclusion150 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion91 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ondu Spiritdancer
41%inclusion149 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
38%inclusion139 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
37%inclusion134 decks365 decks
37%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
36%inclusion130 decks365 decks
35%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
34%inclusion125 decks365 decks
34%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
32%inclusion117 decks365 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
31%inclusion112 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
30%inclusion109 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Witch
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion100 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
26%inclusion94 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
25%inclusion89 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Faithbound Judge
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Windborn Muse
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Hero of Iroas
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Paladin
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion76 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
-10%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion68 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion129 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Open the Vaults
24%inclusion89 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
-16%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Three Dreams
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Replenish
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-10%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
-12%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
-21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Chimes
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Pariah's Shield
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.9%inclusion21 decks357 decks
4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Captain's Hook
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Hospitality
40%inclusion146 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
40%inclusion145 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
37%inclusion136 decks365 decks
37%synergy
Grievous Wound
35%inclusion115 decks332 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
33%inclusion122 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion122 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
32%inclusion117 decks365 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Obsession
32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Vitality
31%inclusion113 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
30%inclusion108 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
29%inclusion106 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion105 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Shiny Impetus
27%inclusion100 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
26%inclusion94 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion90 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
23%inclusion85 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Chaos
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Tenuous Truce
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Captive Audience
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Silence
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Conformity
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
17%synergy
The Sound of Drums
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Grace
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Greater Auramancy
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Justice
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Leeches
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Redemption Arc
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Martial Impetus
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Overencumbered
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion118 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
28%inclusion101 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion301 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion297 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion143 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion134 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion130 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion124 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion105 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion337 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion331 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion324 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion320 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion234 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion188 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
51%inclusion187 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion174 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion173 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion168 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion165 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion164 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Savai Triome
41%inclusion148 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion140 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion139 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion136 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion132 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion130 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion128 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion94 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion74 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion69 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion58 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
-27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
5%synergy