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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Molten Note
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion218 decks235 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion206 decks235 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion185 decks235 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion195 decks235 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion167 decks235 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion175 decks235 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion159 decks235 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion146 decks235 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion154 decks235 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion148 decks235 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion183 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion173 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion151 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion150 decks235 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion144 decks235 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion141 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion135 decks235 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion128 decks235 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion128 decks235 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion128 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion73 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion59 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion128 decks235 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion116 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion105 decks235 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion103 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion79 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion73 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion68 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion55 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion47 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion41 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion97 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion87 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion82 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion81 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion45 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion45 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion71 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion68 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion120 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion119 decks235 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion115 decks235 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion115 decks235 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion115 decks235 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion111 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion102 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion100 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion55 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion82 decks235 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion81 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion77 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion77 decks235 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion75 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion70 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion69 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion69 decks235 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion66 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion61 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion54 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion52 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion48 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion42 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion39 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion107 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion53 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion137 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion119 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion110 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion98 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion82 decks235 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion78 decks235 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion68 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion66 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion62 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion48 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion215 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion168 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion104 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion85 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion229 decks235 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion229 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion215 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion167 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion149 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion139 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion118 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion112 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion108 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion86 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion81 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion79 decks235 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion72 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-11%synergy