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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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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
The Reality Chip
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
The Key to the Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Trophy Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Plague Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Riddlesmith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reality Ripple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lofty Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Reverse Engineer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Eagle Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chart a Course
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Leyline Axe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Fireshrieker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Nettlecyst
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mystery Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rover Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Holy Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Goggles of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
With Great Power . . .
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Restless Anchorage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Conclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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