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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Fighter Class
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Welder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Magus of the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Silence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Chance for Glory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Fire Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Greataxe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Spectator Seating
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy