Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Rank #3,936
28decks
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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Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Despark
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Spirit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archetype of Courage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Windborn Muse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shay Cormac
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Oni
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Generous Pup
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Felhide Petrifier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Palace Jailer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stuffy Doll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Juggernaut
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Strike
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vanishing Verse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Abolish
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Comeuppance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interference
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blessed Alliance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Valor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Necrobite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Exorcise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Declaration in Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Collective Effort
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Cloak
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Viridian Longbow
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Grappling Hook
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Vorpal Sword
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Brass Knuckles
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Prowler's Helm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Thornbite Staff
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Godsend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wolfhunter's Quiver
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Nemesis Mask
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Holy Avenger
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Reprobation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grisly Transformation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
In the Trenches
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Molting Snakeskin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lightmine Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Reality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cooped Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Vitality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Isolation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Foot Headquarters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Rumble Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Warped Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy