Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion (Commander)

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Rank #2,428
245decks
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion187 decks245 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion194 decks245 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion174 decks245 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion171 decks245 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion189 decks245 decks
58%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion148 decks245 decks
55%synergy
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion146 decks245 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion151 decks245 decks
49%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion138 decks245 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion140 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion192 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion158 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion150 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
56%inclusion136 decks245 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion129 decks245 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
51%inclusion120 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
49%inclusion121 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion121 decks245 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion88 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion74 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion61 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion51 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion120 decks245 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
42%inclusion104 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion97 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
40%inclusion97 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
37%inclusion90 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
32%inclusion79 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31%inclusion75 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf the White
30%inclusion74 decks245 decks
28%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
30%inclusion74 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion68 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
27%inclusion67 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion67 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion66 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion65 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
21%inclusion51 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Spirited Companion
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
-13%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion87 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion68 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
40%inclusion99 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-15%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Glory
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion113 decks245 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
45%inclusion110 decks245 decks
44%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
39%synergy
Lost Jitte
40%inclusion98 decks245 decks
39%synergy
Godsend
35%inclusion85 decks245 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion81 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion81 decks245 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion78 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion73 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion73 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
28%inclusion68 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
26%inclusion63 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
-35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion49 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion49 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
18%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Gondor
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion111 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion98 decks245 decks
34%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion82 decks245 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion69 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion63 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Day of Destiny
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion49 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Armored Ascension
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
3%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
65%inclusion159 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
62%inclusion151 decks245 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
51%inclusion124 decks245 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion122 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion120 decks245 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion107 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39%inclusion95 decks245 decks
37%synergy
Kor Haven
38%inclusion94 decks245 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion93 decks245 decks
26%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion93 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion61 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
22%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
-14%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion52 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
-21%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Rath's Edge
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Dark Depths
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion202 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion113 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion89 decks245 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
30%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion60 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion46 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion235 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
58%inclusion142 decks245 decks
52%synergy
The Grey Havens
49%inclusion120 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion56 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-3%synergy