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

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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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Swordsman's Steel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Captain America's Shield
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Iron Man Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Mithril Coat
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Colossus Hammer
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Gandalf the White
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Zack Fair
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Calcify
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Search for Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Split Up
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Daydream
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Godsend
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Lost Jitte
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Heroes' Podium
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Eater of Virtue
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Flaming Fist
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Super State
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Day of Destiny
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Insignia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wandering Emperor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Kor Haven
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Monumental Henge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Rath's Edge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Baldur's Gate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Depths
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
The Irencrag
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
The Grey Havens
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
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