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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,838
21decks
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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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100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
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95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
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90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
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90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
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90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
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95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
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76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
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76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
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76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
31%synergy
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76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
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73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
72%synergy
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71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
18%synergy
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71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
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67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
29%synergy
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67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
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62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
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62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
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The Reality Chip
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Voice of Victory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Armguard Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Slash the Ranks
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Fabricate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Eagle Vision
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Strings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Nettlecyst
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Leyline Axe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Robe of Stars
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
The Key to the Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mystery Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Team Pennant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Candlestick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Combat Research
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Fist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Staggering Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Curious Obsession
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
The Aetherspark
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-38%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Prismatic Vista
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Deserted Beach
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Gate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-37%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Seachrome Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy