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

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
Vibranium Energy Daggers
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Lorehold Charm
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Primary Research
2.6%inclusion3 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
1.9%inclusion2 decks103 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion619 decks809 decks
65%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
66%inclusion530 decks809 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion547 decks809 decks
60%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
69%inclusion560 decks809 decks
59%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion502 decks809 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion543 decks809 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion512 decks809 decks
56%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
65%inclusion525 decks809 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion532 decks809 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion459 decks809 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion575 decks809 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion528 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion502 decks809 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion460 decks809 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion460 decks809 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion456 decks809 decks
-10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion452 decks809 decks
39%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion449 decks809 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
53%inclusion427 decks809 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
51%inclusion411 decks809 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion369 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Champion of the Flame
44%inclusion356 decks809 decks
42%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion348 decks809 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion305 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Relic Seeker
34%inclusion279 decks809 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
34%inclusion276 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Kor Blademaster
33%inclusion265 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
33%inclusion263 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion263 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
30%inclusion246 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
28%inclusion223 decks809 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion216 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion202 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion201 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion183 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion155 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion138 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion133 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion127 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion125 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion124 decks806 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion109 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion59 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion90 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion88 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion87 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion55 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion79 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Samurai
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.4%inclusion52 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.4%inclusion32 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.1%inclusion49 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
5.9%inclusion48 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.8%inclusion30 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
-16%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.1%inclusion41 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion333 decks809 decks
-16%synergy
Wear // Tear
35%inclusion280 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
31%inclusion248 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion244 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion242 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion239 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion232 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion226 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion207 decks809 decks
-22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion203 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion163 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion114 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion88 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion87 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion85 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.0%inclusion73 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
8.9%inclusion72 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
8.8%inclusion61 decks694 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion62 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Rebel Salvo
7.5%inclusion61 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.0%inclusion57 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Shelter
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Resolute Strike
5.9%inclusion48 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion27 decks505 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion294 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion256 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion223 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion134 decks809 decks
-16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion103 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion89 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion83 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion78 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion62 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.5%inclusion61 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion47 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.1%inclusion41 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion399 decks809 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion388 decks809 decks
46%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion378 decks809 decks
46%synergy
Explorer's Scope
43%inclusion344 decks809 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion324 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
40%inclusion320 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion313 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
38%inclusion310 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion305 decks809 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Pick
37%inclusion296 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion267 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion243 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion226 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion221 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion214 decks809 decks
26%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
25%inclusion206 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion131 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion192 decks809 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion191 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion187 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
21%inclusion170 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion164 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion115 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion131 decks785 decks
15%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion116 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion115 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion114 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion111 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion108 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion103 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion102 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion87 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion96 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion94 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion94 decks809 decks
-17%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion92 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion78 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
11%inclusion89 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion60 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion85 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
11%inclusion85 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion84 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion82 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion82 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion80 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion241 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
25%inclusion200 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion189 decks809 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion168 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion166 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion166 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion162 decks809 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
17%inclusion138 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion125 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion120 decks786 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion109 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion87 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Fighter Class
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.3%inclusion51 decks809 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion39 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion117 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion460 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion328 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion322 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion290 decks809 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion213 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion82 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
-6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion614 decks809 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion575 decks809 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion432 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion278 decks809 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion224 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion219 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion108 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion103 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion91 decks809 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Locket
5.8%inclusion47 decks809 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion806 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion803 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion649 decks809 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion367 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
42%inclusion342 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion305 decks809 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion299 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion288 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion282 decks809 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion264 decks809 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion233 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
25%inclusion203 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion165 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion163 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion162 decks809 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion141 decks809 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion116 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion114 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion93 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion90 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.5%inclusion61 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
3%synergy