Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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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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Bofur, Reliable Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Colossus Hammer
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Setessan Champion
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Fertile Ground
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
BIRDS OF PARADISE
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
LLANOWAR ELVES
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Destiny Spinner
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Doomwake Giant
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Faithbound Judge
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The End
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Abzan Charm
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
March of Burgeoning Life
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Eradicate
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Rise to Glory
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Pack Hunt
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Retether
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bifurcate
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Declaration in Stone
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Spy Kit
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Orcus
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Assault Suit
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Enchantress's Presence
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Sterling Grove
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
CRUEL REALITY
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sage's Reverie
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Bear Umbra
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Mask
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Thirst
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Song of the Dryads
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Bounty
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Succession
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
1%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Indatha Triome
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
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