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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Herald of Amity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Colossus Hammer
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Fertile Ground
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Setessan Champion
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Destiny Spinner
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Doomwake Giant
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Composer of Spring
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Faithbound Judge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
The End
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Charm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
March of Burgeoning Life
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Eradicate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Rise to Glory
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Pack Hunt
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bifurcate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Declaration in Stone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Retether
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Spy Kit
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Orcus
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mandibular Kite
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Enchantress's Presence
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Sterling Grove
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Reality
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Mask
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sage's Reverie
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Thirst
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Bounty
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Succession
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Song of the Dryads
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
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