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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Basilisk Collar
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Argentum Armor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spikeshot Goblin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Divine Reckoning
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fiendlash
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Evershrike's Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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