Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Clive Rosfield (Commander) - Budget

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Clive Rosfield
Rank #2,167
36decks
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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Curse of Opulence
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Thirst
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Hospitality
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Obsession
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Reality
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Starfield Mystic
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Starnheim Courser
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Grievous Wound
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Vitality
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Auramancer
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Accursed Witch
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Armory Paladin
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Faithbound Judge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Grim Guardian
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Doomwake Giant
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Silent Sentinel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Hero of Iroas
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Monk Idealist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Balemurk Leech
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Treasury Thrull
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Agitator Ant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kavaron Harrier
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Humble Defector
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Immortal Obligation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Argivian Find
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Take the Bait
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Arcbond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
The End
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Burnout
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Resurgent Belief
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Painful Truths
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Merciless Eviction
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Three Dreams
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Rise to Glory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Campus Renovation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Eradicate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Assault Suit
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Chimes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Captain's Hook
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pariah's Shield
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grappling Hook
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fiendlash
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Spy Kit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Infiltration Lens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hot Soup
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tormentor's Trident
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Conformity
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Chaos
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Safety
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Tenuous Truce
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Radiant Grace
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Shiny Impetus
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Silence
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Maddening Hex
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Overencumbered
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Justice
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Redemption Arc
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Connections
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Torment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
With Great Power . . .
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Minimus Containment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Duty
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pariah
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Malice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Leeches
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Martial Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Captive Audience
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Hex
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Axgard Armory
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Landscape
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cliffgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy