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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Swordsman's Steel
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion434 decks578 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion424 decks578 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion433 decks578 decks
68%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion399 decks578 decks
67%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion386 decks578 decks
66%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion370 decks578 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion345 decks578 decks
58%synergy
Nettlecyst
58%inclusion338 decks578 decks
56%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion325 decks578 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion321 decks578 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion424 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion352 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion323 decks578 decks
53%synergy
The Key to the Vault
55%inclusion320 decks578 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion318 decks578 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion312 decks578 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion304 decks578 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion291 decks578 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion287 decks578 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion281 decks578 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion153 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion151 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion121 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion117 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion91 decks578 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion85 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion76 decks578 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion45 decks578 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Shimmer Dragon
36%inclusion209 decks578 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion189 decks578 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion183 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion176 decks578 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion171 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion164 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion104 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion143 decks578 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion132 decks578 decks
22%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
22%inclusion130 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion124 decks578 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion118 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion103 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion93 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion90 decks578 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion88 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion85 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion84 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion80 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion79 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion78 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion76 decks578 decks
-0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion72 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion65 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion64 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion57 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion57 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.3%inclusion54 decks578 decks
-0%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion50 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Armguard Familiar
8.3%inclusion48 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.1%inclusion47 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
7.6%inclusion44 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion42 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.3%inclusion42 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion41 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.2%inclusion36 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
5.4%inclusion31 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion267 decks578 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion264 decks578 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion245 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion203 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion188 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion185 decks578 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
28%inclusion161 decks578 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion159 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion148 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion113 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion113 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion110 decks578 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion108 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion93 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion78 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion75 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.2%inclusion53 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion50 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion46 decks578 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion44 decks578 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
7.6%inclusion44 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Fumble
7.4%inclusion43 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.3%inclusion42 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.2%inclusion36 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion34 decks578 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion34 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion34 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion32 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
5.4%inclusion31 decks578 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Heist
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion279 decks578 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion214 decks578 decks
28%synergy
Reverse Engineer
31%inclusion181 decks578 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion153 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion143 decks578 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion136 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion121 decks578 decks
16%synergy
Eagle Vision
20%inclusion115 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion98 decks578 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion86 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Echo Storm
15%inclusion85 decks578 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion66 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.0%inclusion52 decks578 decks
-18%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion50 decks578 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion48 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.1%inclusion41 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.9%inclusion40 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.2%inclusion29 decks467 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion34 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion33 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.5%inclusion32 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion277 decks578 decks
46%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
46%inclusion213 decks468 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
44%inclusion253 decks578 decks
42%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion251 decks578 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion224 decks578 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
37%inclusion196 decks524 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion214 decks578 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion210 decks578 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion135 decks383 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion134 decks382 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion190 decks578 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion190 decks578 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion189 decks578 decks
32%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
31%inclusion177 decks578 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion102 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion151 decks578 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion149 decks578 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion136 decks578 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion133 decks578 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion129 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Batterskull
22%inclusion126 decks578 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion125 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Goggles of Night
21%inclusion123 decks578 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion120 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion114 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion113 decks578 decks
19%synergy
Mystery Key
19%inclusion109 decks578 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion108 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion103 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion101 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
16%inclusion94 decks578 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion90 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion88 decks578 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion82 decks578 decks
-6%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion75 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Empyrial Plate
13%inclusion74 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion72 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion71 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion71 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion68 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion48 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion64 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion63 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion59 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion56 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion56 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion54 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.3%inclusion54 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.2%inclusion53 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.8%inclusion51 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
33%inclusion188 decks578 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion178 decks578 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion177 decks578 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion128 decks578 decks
21%synergy
Staggering Insight
18%inclusion106 decks578 decks
14%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion99 decks578 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion96 decks578 decks
-8%synergy
Aqueous Form
16%inclusion90 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion89 decks578 decks
-12%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion85 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion69 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion66 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion60 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion55 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion57 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
8.8%inclusion51 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion43 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion36 decks578 decks
-3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion30 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion233 decks578 decks
25%synergy
Seat of the Synod
35%inclusion202 decks578 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion202 decks578 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion185 decks578 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion183 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion176 decks578 decks
-18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion146 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion140 decks578 decks
17%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
24%inclusion140 decks578 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion134 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion132 decks578 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion118 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion116 decks578 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion103 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion94 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion88 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion80 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion77 decks578 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion66 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion65 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion64 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion53 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.5%inclusion49 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.5%inclusion49 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.3%inclusion48 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
7.3%inclusion42 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.4%inclusion31 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion500 decks578 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion422 decks578 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion277 decks578 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion274 decks578 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion122 decks578 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion110 decks578 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion78 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion94 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion89 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion88 decks578 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion78 decks578 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion74 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion70 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion66 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.2%inclusion53 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
6%synergy
The Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion573 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion570 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion517 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion400 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
62%inclusion358 decks578 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion326 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion324 decks578 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion281 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion276 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion263 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion251 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion213 decks578 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion210 decks578 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion175 decks578 decks
27%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion164 decks578 decks
14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion158 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion133 decks578 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion128 decks578 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion127 decks578 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion122 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion113 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion108 decks557 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion105 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion93 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion83 decks578 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion80 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion76 decks578 decks
-0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion74 decks578 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion69 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion59 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion58 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion50 decks578 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion48 decks578 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.1%inclusion47 decks578 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion45 decks578 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.8%inclusion45 decks578 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.1%inclusion41 decks578 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion40 decks578 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion39 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
-0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion37 decks578 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.2%inclusion36 decks578 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.5%inclusion32 decks578 decks
-2%synergy
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