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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,878
22decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Thran Power Suit
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
The Key to the Vault
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Leyline Axe
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
59%synergy
The Reality Chip
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
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Path to Exile
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Nettlecyst
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Lion Sash
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Invisible Stalker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plague Myr
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Emergency Eject
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reverse Engineer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Eagle Vision
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Winged Words
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Chart a Course
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Insight
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Echo Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Voyage Home
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dowsing Dagger
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mystery Key
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Greataxe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Empyrial Plate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Batterskull
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Blinkmoth Nexus
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Factory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Clock
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy