Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion (Commander) - Core Equipment

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dogmeat, Constant Companion
Rank #2,439
3decks
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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Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Bastion Protector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hero of Iroas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Relic Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gandalf the White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Templar Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-42%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-34%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Revoke Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Winds of Rath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Godsend
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Zephyr Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Prowler's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Armory of Iroas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lost Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cathar's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thrumming Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Accorder's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crown of Gondor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Shield of Duty and Reason
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vow of Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Law and Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hyena Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Inviolability
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Grasp of the Hieromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Timely Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Face of Divinity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Ethereal Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spectra Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
On Serra's Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy