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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #2,052
83decks
As CommanderArdenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistEsior, Wardwing FamiliarAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Wizard's Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
77%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
74%synergy
Nettlecyst
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
73%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
73%synergy
Thran Power Suit
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
67%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
66%synergy
The Key to the Vault
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion69 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
50%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hatut Zeraze Strike Force
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
18%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fumble
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Eagle Vision
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Echo Storm
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Fireshrieker
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Batterskull
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Mystery Key
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Empyrial Plate
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Goggles of Night
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
ROGUE'S GLOVES
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Holy Avenger
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Insight
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Secret Invasion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
LAND TAX
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
33%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Conclave
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion72 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Island
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-22%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test