Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Koll, the Forgemaster
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rabbit Battery
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Champion of the Flame
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Relic Seeker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kor Blademaster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Samurai
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myr Retriever
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Resistance Reunited
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rebellious Strike
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Honor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
United Battlefront
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Hero's Blade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Greataxe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Prying Blade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Chainsaw
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Armaments
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
O-Naginata
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Barrow-Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Timely Ward
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Granite Grip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Claws of Valakut
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rune of Speed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Battle Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Forgotten Cave
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Steppe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Starforge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Kher Keep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimension X
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy