Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Auras

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
Thorin, Mountain-king
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fields of Strife
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
73%synergy
All That Glitters
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Argivian Find
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Idolized
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Dimension X
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy