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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Sram, Senior Edificer
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Basilisk Collar
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Argentum Armor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Relic Seeker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spikeshot Goblin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gods Willing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Oblation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Faith's Shield
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Sunforger
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Batterskull
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%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
Eldrazi Conscription
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Indestructibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
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