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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,839
22decks
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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Leyline Axe
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Thran Power Suit
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
The Key to the Vault
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
The Reality Chip
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Colossus Hammer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Generous Gift
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Reverse Engineer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Eagle Vision
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Winged Words
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Echo Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Mystery Key
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Empyrial Plate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Greataxe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Captain's Hook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Noble Heritage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Den
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Factory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Restless Anchorage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Conclave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Moorland Haunt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Clock
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Razortide Bridge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy