Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Urza's Saga
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Sunforger
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Welder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Chance for Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magnetic Theft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Calamity's Wake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Plateau
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy