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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Rank #3,195
3decks
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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Moxfield
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Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Boreal Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Grim Hireling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wood Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Glimmerpoint Stag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Changeling Outcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bishop of Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flickerwisp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhys the Redeemed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Armory Automaton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Second Harvest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Empyrial Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Flicker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Collusion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Finale of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dig Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Behold the Beyond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Against All Odds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Devout Invocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Lashwrithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Skinwing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Batterbone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Strandwalker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Flayer Husk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Mortarpod
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Necropouncer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Scytheclaw
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Batterskull
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mandibular Kite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Drossclaw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Paladin's Arms
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ninja's Blades
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Monk's Fist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bard's Bow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sickleslicer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bonehoard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Divine Visitation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Primal Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Indatha Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bant Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Esper Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Naya Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Brokers Hideout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jund Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy