Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker (Commander)

Alternate Names:

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta HarmanArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Benedikta Harman

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Rank #3,163
84decks
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chase Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Forum Filibuster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Amity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
47%synergy
The Key to the Vault
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Fugitive Droid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moat
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Windborn Muse
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Starwinder
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Tribute Mage
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Aqueous Form
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Staggering Insight
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Battle Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Research
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy