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
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion432 decks575 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion421 decks575 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion435 decks575 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion398 decks575 decks
67%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
66%inclusion380 decks575 decks
65%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion365 decks575 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion343 decks575 decks
58%synergy
Nettlecyst
59%inclusion339 decks575 decks
56%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion325 decks575 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion319 decks575 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion422 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion355 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion320 decks575 decks
53%synergy
The Key to the Vault
55%inclusion318 decks575 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion315 decks575 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion310 decks575 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion305 decks575 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion291 decks575 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion284 decks575 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion276 decks575 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion155 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion150 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion117 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion116 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion91 decks575 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion81 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion75 decks575 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Shimmer Dragon
37%inclusion213 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion189 decks575 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion181 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion175 decks575 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion170 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion170 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion101 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion145 decks575 decks
25%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
23%inclusion134 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion134 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion128 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion115 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion106 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion94 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion90 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion88 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion88 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion87 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion81 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion79 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion77 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion76 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion75 decks575 decks
-0%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion66 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion59 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion58 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion57 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.4%inclusion54 decks575 decks
-0%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.4%inclusion54 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.4%inclusion31 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Armguard Familiar
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Drake
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion263 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion263 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion249 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion202 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion187 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion180 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
28%inclusion161 decks575 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion158 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion148 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion109 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion102 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion91 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion78 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion77 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
10%inclusion59 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.0%inclusion52 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion50 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Fumble
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion33 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion33 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.0%inclusion29 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion271 decks575 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion216 decks575 decks
29%synergy
Reverse Engineer
32%inclusion182 decks575 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion155 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion139 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion139 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion123 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Eagle Vision
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion99 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Echo Storm
15%inclusion84 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion83 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion53 decks575 decks
-18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.5%inclusion49 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion48 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.4%inclusion29 decks452 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion274 decks575 decks
46%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
46%inclusion207 decks453 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion249 decks575 decks
42%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion246 decks575 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion221 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
38%inclusion195 decks509 decks
38%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion215 decks575 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion210 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion132 decks367 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion128 decks366 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion191 decks575 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion189 decks575 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion188 decks575 decks
32%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
31%inclusion176 decks575 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion150 decks575 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion150 decks575 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion133 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion132 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
22%inclusion128 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion127 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion123 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion122 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Goggles of Night
21%inclusion119 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Mystery Key
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion106 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion105 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion105 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
16%inclusion93 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion89 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion82 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Empyrial Plate
14%inclusion78 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion77 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion66 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion61 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion57 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion57 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion56 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.2%inclusion53 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.2%inclusion53 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion52 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.0%inclusion52 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
33%inclusion190 decks575 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion179 decks575 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion178 decks575 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion125 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Staggering Insight
19%inclusion109 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion103 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion98 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion95 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion90 decks575 decks
-11%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion86 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion70 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion64 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion60 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion60 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion233 decks575 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion201 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Seat of the Synod
35%inclusion200 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion183 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion182 decks575 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion181 decks575 decks
-17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion142 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion140 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
24%inclusion138 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion133 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion130 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Factory
21%inclusion119 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion115 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion104 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion94 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion82 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion75 decks575 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion65 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion61 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion54 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.0%inclusion52 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.7%inclusion50 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.5%inclusion49 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.0%inclusion29 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion498 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion420 decks575 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion278 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion268 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion119 decks575 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion109 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion97 decks575 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion76 decks455 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion89 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion87 decks575 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion75 decks575 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion67 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion67 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion570 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion568 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion516 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion402 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
61%inclusion353 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion327 decks575 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion327 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion281 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion278 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion263 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion248 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion215 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion211 decks575 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion174 decks575 decks
27%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion167 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion160 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion132 decks575 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion129 decks575 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion127 decks575 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion122 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion107 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion89 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion79 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion76 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion69 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion59 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion57 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion56 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion56 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion37 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion37 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion37 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
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