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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Swordsman's Steel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Age of Ultron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Captain America's Shield
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Setessan Champion
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Fertile Ground
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Destiny Spinner
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Doomwake Giant
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Amity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Faithbound Judge
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
The End
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Abzan Charm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
March of Burgeoning Life
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Rise to Glory
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Eradicate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Replenish
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Pack Hunt
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Retether
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Bifurcate
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Declaration in Stone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Spy Kit
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Orcus
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Assault Suit
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Sterling Grove
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Reality
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Reverie
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Bear Umbra
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Mask
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Thirst
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Bounty
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Coercive Impetus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Succession
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
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