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

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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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Gleaming Splendor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
85%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
99%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
96%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
79%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Starwinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Trophy Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dennick, Pious Apprentice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Steel Seraph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blazing Archon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Guardian of Faith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Aven Interrupter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Serra Paragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Render Silent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Get Lost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Permission Denied
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Requisition Raid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Open the Vaults
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genji Glove
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Key to the Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Haystack
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Godsend
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Forebear's Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Immortality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dissipation Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Witness Protection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
LAND TAX
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Ossification
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Restless Anchorage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Hidden Grotto
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
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