Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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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
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Harmonized Trio
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion443 decks583 decks
74%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion434 decks583 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion443 decks583 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion412 decks583 decks
69%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion391 decks583 decks
66%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion372 decks583 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion349 decks583 decks
59%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion353 decks583 decks
58%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion336 decks583 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
56%inclusion329 decks583 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion432 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion366 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion323 decks583 decks
53%synergy
The Key to the Vault
55%inclusion321 decks583 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion318 decks583 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion315 decks583 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion314 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion295 decks583 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion284 decks583 decks
45%synergy
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion280 decks583 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion158 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion151 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion122 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
-11%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
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Shimmer Dragon
40%inclusion232 decks583 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion195 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
32%inclusion184 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
31%inclusion183 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion167 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion90 decks332 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion145 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
24%inclusion140 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion139 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion134 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
20%inclusion114 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion98 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion97 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion91 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion85 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion83 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion68 decks577 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion60 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion53 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Armguard Familiar
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.9%inclusion23 decks332 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Drake
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Invisible Stalker
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion278 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion254 decks583 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion252 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion199 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion197 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion162 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
27%inclusion160 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion146 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion107 decks577 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion100 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion91 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
11%inclusion62 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion274 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion226 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Reverse Engineer
33%inclusion193 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion162 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion142 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Eagle Vision
18%inclusion102 decks558 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion96 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Echo Storm
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
-19%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion273 decks583 decks
45%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
46%inclusion192 decks421 decks
43%synergy
Fireshrieker
44%inclusion256 decks583 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
42%inclusion245 decks583 decks
41%synergy
Leyline Axe
39%inclusion188 decks478 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion220 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion213 decks583 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion119 decks332 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion208 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion115 decks331 decks
33%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
34%inclusion200 decks583 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion189 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion178 decks558 decks
31%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
31%inclusion179 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion155 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion148 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion78 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion136 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
23%inclusion132 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion131 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion120 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Goggles of Night
21%inclusion122 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion121 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion119 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion119 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion110 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion110 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Mystery Key
19%inclusion109 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion100 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Empyrial Plate
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion85 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion83 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion64 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion62 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion60 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion58 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion55 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
33%inclusion193 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion183 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion174 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion132 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Staggering Insight
20%inclusion115 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
16%inclusion96 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion84 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion62 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion235 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion207 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion195 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion189 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion181 decks583 decks
-17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion176 decks570 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion142 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion137 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion137 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion135 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Factory
22%inclusion126 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion91 decks572 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion58 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion505 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion431 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion290 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion276 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion116 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion104 decks583 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion71 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion92 decks583 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion63 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.5%inclusion43 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion580 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion580 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion529 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion406 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
60%inclusion349 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion335 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion323 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion283 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion280 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion261 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion247 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
38%inclusion222 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion221 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion178 decks583 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion167 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion162 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion145 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion134 decks583 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion130 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion128 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion109 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion107 decks577 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion99 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion89 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion68 decks577 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion53 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.0%inclusion50 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
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