Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Aggro

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lorehold Charm
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Note
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion215 decks230 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion202 decks230 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion183 decks230 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion167 decks230 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion191 decks230 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion173 decks230 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion157 decks230 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion144 decks230 decks
56%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion147 decks230 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion150 decks230 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion178 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion170 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion148 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion147 decks230 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion142 decks230 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion136 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion132 decks230 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion127 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion127 decks230 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
55%inclusion126 decks230 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion101 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion59 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion124 decks230 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion114 decks230 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion105 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion86 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion72 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion67 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion55 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion96 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion84 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion81 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion78 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion44 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion67 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion120 decks230 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion117 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion113 decks230 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion113 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion112 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion107 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion103 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion98 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion81 decks230 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion79 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion76 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion69 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion68 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion67 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion55 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion51 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion50 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion107 decks230 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion95 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion137 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion118 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion77 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion68 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion210 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion165 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion103 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion96 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion85 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion224 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion224 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion210 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion164 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion148 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion136 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion117 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion109 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion108 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion83 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion79 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion78 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
3%synergy