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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,840
26decks
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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Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
The Key to the Vault
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Leyline Axe
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Thran Power Suit
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Nettlecyst
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Trinket Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Whirler Rogue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Disruption Protocol
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Wash Away
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Remand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Reverse Engineer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Winged Words
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Eagle Vision
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Echo Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mystery Key
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Robe of Stars
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Greataxe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Assault Suit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Captain's Hook
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Fist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Combat Research
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Noble Heritage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Staggering Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Monumental Henge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mishra's Factory
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Conclave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cargo Ship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Nimbus Maze
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy