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

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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Stoneforge Mystic
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Shadowspear
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Commander's Plate
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
The Key to the Vault
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bounty Agent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Riddlesmith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thought Monitor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lofty Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Delay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Eagle Vision
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Echo Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Winged Words
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Leyline Axe
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Robe of Stars
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Batterskull
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystery Key
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goggles of Night
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Gate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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