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
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Shadowspear
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
69%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Bounty Agent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Riddlesmith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Memory Lapse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lofty Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Eagle Vision
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Reverse Engineer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Winged Words
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Echo Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Leyline Axe
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Fireshrieker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Batterskull
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mystery Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Conclave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Mystic Gate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
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