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

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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Moxfield
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Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tribute Mage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Eagle Vision
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Echo Storm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Reshape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
46%synergy
The Key to the Vault
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Leyline Axe
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Goggles of Night
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mystery Key
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Staggering Insight
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Counterbalance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Moat
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Mox Amber
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Tundra
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Gate
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-40%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-33%synergy