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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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Turbulent Steppe
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Fields of Strife
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Harsh Annotation
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion340 decks396 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion320 decks396 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion272 decks396 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion276 decks396 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion252 decks396 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion239 decks396 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion220 decks396 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion214 decks396 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion216 decks396 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion230 decks396 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion286 decks396 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion260 decks396 decks
-0%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion228 decks396 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion223 decks396 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion211 decks396 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion205 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion204 decks396 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion193 decks396 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion191 decks396 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion178 decks396 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion169 decks396 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion116 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion114 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion111 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion105 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Flame
24%inclusion97 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
24%inclusion94 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion92 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion81 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion81 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion78 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion68 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion67 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion64 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion62 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion62 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion58 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion56 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion56 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
-13%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion36 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.6%inclusion30 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.6%inclusion30 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Selfless Samurai
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.8%inclusion23 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
44%inclusion175 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion145 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion130 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion125 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion97 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion88 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion79 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion70 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion70 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion61 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion58 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion56 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion52 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Condemn
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion24 decks339 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion128 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion118 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion97 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion80 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion52 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion40 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.1%inclusion36 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.8%inclusion35 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.1%inclusion32 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.1%inclusion20 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
41%inclusion163 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion157 decks396 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion153 decks396 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion152 decks396 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion142 decks396 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion136 decks396 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
34%inclusion133 decks396 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion129 decks396 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion121 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion119 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion118 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion117 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion113 decks396 decks
-0%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion112 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion102 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion93 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion58 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion89 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion86 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion86 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Plate Armor
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion81 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion63 decks313 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion75 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion72 decks396 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion71 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion70 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion70 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion68 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion65 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion61 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion60 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion56 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion48 decks341 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion51 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Valkas
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion165 decks396 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion106 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion101 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion88 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion81 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion72 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion63 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion60 decks396 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
14%inclusion57 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion51 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion44 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion40 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion237 decks396 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion161 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion152 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion118 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion116 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion52 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion51 decks396 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion32 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
-12%synergy
Needle Spires
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion23 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion340 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion275 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion193 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion138 decks396 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion85 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion67 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion52 decks396 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion36 decks396 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion27 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion395 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion389 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion337 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion196 decks396 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion178 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion168 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion135 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion133 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion112 decks396 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion110 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion99 decks396 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion99 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion88 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion88 decks396 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion83 decks396 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion71 decks396 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion71 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion62 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion58 decks396 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion43 decks313 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion54 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion35 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
-14%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.8%inclusion23 decks396 decks
2%synergy
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