Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Hugo Kupka
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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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Kíli the Resourceful
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Long-Lost Lances
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Zack Fair
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Comeuppance
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion63 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion61 decks77 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion73 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion73 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion67 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
-0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
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