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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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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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Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Open the Armory
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Colossus Hammer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Robe of Stars
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Armguard Familiar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Fence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Spider-Sense
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Reroute Systems
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Crumb and Get It
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fight as One
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Stave Off
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fleeting Flight
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Plate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Winged Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Assault Suit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Aqueous Form
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Staggering Insight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Battle Mastery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Security Bypass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Pacifism
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Calciform Pools
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
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