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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Rank #4,084
9decks
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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Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Vorpal Sword
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Damn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Humility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ketramose, the New Dawn
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Blade of the Oni
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Lion Sash
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Serra Paragon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Armory Automaton
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Leech Gauntlet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Raving Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Assault Intercessor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ebonblade Reaper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sower of Discord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helpful Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shrike Force
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Preeminent Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hatred
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Destroy Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Batwing Brume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Abzan
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blood Tribute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Abandon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Robe of Stars
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Greataxe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Wand of Orcus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Fireshrieker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cranial Plating
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prying Blade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Brass Knuckles
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Scytheclaw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Resurrection Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Deconstruction Hammer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Howling Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Profane Procession
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bleeding Effect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Clinic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arid Archway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
The Irencrag
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-43%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
76%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Escape Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy