Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive Artifacts

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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
88%synergy
Commander's Plate
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Open the Armory
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Fighter Class
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
71%synergy
Shadowspear
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
68%synergy
Sunforger
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Wear // Tear
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
63%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moon
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Pyroblast
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Final Showdown
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Calamity's Wake
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-25%synergy
Fling
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Soul Partition
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Fateful Absence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Search for Glory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Footblade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
High Noon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Rule of Law
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Smoke
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
90%synergy
Mox Amber
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
84%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Spectator Seating
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
57%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
44%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-38%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy