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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,839
59decks
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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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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Mask of Memory
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Thran Power Suit
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Fireshrieker
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Goggles of Night
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
52%synergy
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All That Glitters
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Greataxe
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Armguard Familiar
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Trophy Mage
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Tribute Mage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Drake
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ingenious Smith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Poised Practitioner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Diversion Unit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Mentor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hanged Executioner
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Disruption Protocol
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Keep Safe
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reroute Systems
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unravel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lofty Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Get Out
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Argivian Find
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Condemn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Defabricate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Reality Ripple
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Faithful Mending
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Reverse Engineer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Echo Storm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Anchor to Reality
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Eagle Vision
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Recommission
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
The Key to the Vault
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Plate Armor
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Goldvein Pick
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Batterbone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mystery Key
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Prying Blade
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Brass Knuckles
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Empyrial Plate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Holy Avenger
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Deconstruction Hammer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Bonesplitter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Amorphous Axe
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Staggering Insight
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Fist
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Combat Research
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Aqueous Form
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Witness Protection
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Ethereal Armor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Curious Obsession
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chains of Custody
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Frogify
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Impetus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Control Magic
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Reprobation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Loop
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Steel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Faith Unbroken
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Feywild Visitor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Due Diligence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Conclave
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-35%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mobilized District
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
North Pole Gates
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Meandering River
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bant Panorama
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy