Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
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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.
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Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Colossus Hammer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
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Damn
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
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Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blade of the Oni
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ruin Raider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Serra Paragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Leech Gauntlet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Skeleton Crew
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Plague Stinger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gingerbrute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Risky Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Sunfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cranial Plating
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Leyline Axe
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Vorpal Sword
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Robe of Stars
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Greataxe
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Prying Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wand of Orcus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bonesplitter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deconstruction Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hylderblade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Super State
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Profane Procession
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
With Great Power . . .
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chorale of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Capital City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
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