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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #1,878
24decks
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
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Thran Power Suit
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
The Key to the Vault
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Shimmer Dragon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Stubborn Denial
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Disruption Protocol
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Reverse Engineer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Eagle Vision
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Winged Words
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Echo Storm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mystery Key
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Goggles of Night
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Batterskull
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Empyrial Plate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Greataxe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Captain's Hook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Combat Research
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Treachery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Staggering Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Curious Obsession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Den
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Factory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mutavault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Restless Anchorage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moorland Haunt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cargo Ship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy