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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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Kíli the Resourceful
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Thorin Oakenshield
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
The Black Arrow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion362 decks420 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion336 decks420 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion289 decks420 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion309 decks420 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion274 decks420 decks
54%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion256 decks420 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion237 decks420 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion225 decks420 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion246 decks420 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion235 decks420 decks
48%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion312 decks420 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion275 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion251 decks420 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion240 decks420 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
54%inclusion226 decks420 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion225 decks420 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion224 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion208 decks420 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion201 decks420 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
47%inclusion196 decks420 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion184 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion129 decks420 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion125 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion121 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion111 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion101 decks420 decks
19%synergy
Champion of the Flame
24%inclusion99 decks420 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
23%inclusion97 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion96 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion92 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion88 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion87 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion86 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion78 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion73 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion65 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Rabbit Battery
15%inclusion65 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion64 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
14%inclusion59 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion44 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
-11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion37 decks315 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.0%inclusion38 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
45%inclusion189 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion148 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion147 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion129 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion100 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion99 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion83 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion67 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion64 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion60 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion54 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion48 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
-9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion34 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
-9%synergy
Bulk Up
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion152 decks420 decks
25%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion128 decks420 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion116 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion80 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion50 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion40 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
42%inclusion177 decks420 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion169 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion162 decks420 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion161 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
35%inclusion146 decks420 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion138 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion138 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion135 decks420 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion133 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion130 decks420 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion125 decks420 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion117 decks420 decks
26%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion115 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion114 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion109 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion80 decks316 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion98 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion97 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion93 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion92 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion92 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion66 decks313 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion84 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Plate Armor
20%inclusion82 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion82 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion82 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion79 decks420 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
19%inclusion78 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion71 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion72 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion72 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion44 decks306 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion60 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion54 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion55 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion55 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion48 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Valkas
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion170 decks420 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion115 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion105 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion103 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion94 decks420 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion61 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion54 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion48 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion42 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
9.3%inclusion39 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion39 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion50 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion253 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion172 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion163 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion134 decks420 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion134 decks420 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion59 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion55 decks420 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion39 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion363 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion297 decks420 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion207 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion150 decks420 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion92 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion64 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion59 decks420 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion32 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion24 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion419 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion414 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion358 decks420 decks
-0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion223 decks420 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion189 decks420 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion179 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion153 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion146 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion128 decks420 decks
-15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion110 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion107 decks420 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion99 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion98 decks420 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion98 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion92 decks420 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion85 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion85 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion75 decks420 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion65 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion57 decks420 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion54 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion51 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion48 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion31 decks281 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.1%inclusion34 decks420 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
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