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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Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Mithril Coat
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf the White
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Destined White Mage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Spirited Companion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Colossus Hammer
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Godsend
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Pearl Medallion
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Lost Jitte
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Seriema
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Heroes' Podium
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Spear of Heliod
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Zephyr Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Flaming Fist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Super State
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Day of Destiny
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Search for Dagger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Idolized
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insignia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Kor Haven
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rath's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Baldur's Gate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
The Irencrag
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Relic of Legends
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
The Grey Havens
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
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