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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
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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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Erode
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Oketra's Monument
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Loyal Warhound
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf the White
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Trusty Retriever
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Taranika, Akroan Veteran
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Feat of Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Gods Willing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Slash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Patch Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Exorcise
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Godsend
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lost Jitte
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Crown of Gondor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Fist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Day of Destiny
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
On Serra's Wings
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Hyena Umbra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Armored Ascension
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Insignia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
With Great Power . . .
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Battle Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Holy Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spectra Ward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Grand Entryway // Elegant Rotunda
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Basri Ket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rath's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Grey Havens
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
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