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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
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Thorin Oakenshield
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion363 decks423 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion338 decks423 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion287 decks423 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
72%inclusion305 decks423 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion274 decks423 decks
53%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion260 decks423 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion234 decks423 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion246 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion233 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion223 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion309 decks423 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion280 decks423 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion248 decks423 decks
46%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion240 decks423 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
54%inclusion227 decks423 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion226 decks423 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion226 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion205 decks423 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion197 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
46%inclusion195 decks423 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion180 decks423 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion127 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion123 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion122 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion111 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Flame
25%inclusion106 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion100 decks423 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion94 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion93 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion93 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion91 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion87 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion84 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion75 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion71 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion69 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion69 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion65 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Rabbit Battery
15%inclusion64 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion62 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion42 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion57 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion55 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion53 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
-12%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion36 decks306 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.7%inclusion37 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
-8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
45%inclusion191 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion149 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion147 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion134 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion102 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion99 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion83 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion67 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion62 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion60 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion54 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion51 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion49 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion44 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.7%inclusion37 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Condemn
7.3%inclusion31 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion30 decks422 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
-9%synergy
Bulk Up
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
-7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
35%inclusion146 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion125 decks423 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion113 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion79 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion71 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion49 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.2%inclusion39 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
9.2%inclusion39 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
42%inclusion178 decks423 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion170 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion162 decks423 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion161 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
35%inclusion149 decks423 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion140 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
32%inclusion137 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion134 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion133 decks423 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion129 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion124 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
29%inclusion121 decks423 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion118 decks423 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion117 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion112 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion75 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion96 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion82 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion66 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion93 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion91 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Plate Armor
20%inclusion84 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion80 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion79 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion77 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
18%inclusion75 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion74 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion73 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion70 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion70 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion56 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion57 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion53 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion51 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion166 decks423 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion114 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion105 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion102 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion91 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion74 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion71 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion63 decks423 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion62 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion55 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion47 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion44 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion42 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion40 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.3%inclusion31 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion252 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion172 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion163 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion136 decks423 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion131 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion58 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion49 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion39 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion361 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion297 decks423 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion206 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion147 decks423 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion93 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion67 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion59 decks423 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion422 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion417 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion359 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion221 decks423 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion187 decks423 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion182 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion152 decks423 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion150 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion127 decks423 decks
-15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion117 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion105 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion103 decks423 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion99 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion94 decks423 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion90 decks423 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion89 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion83 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion77 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
-12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion57 decks423 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion54 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion53 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion51 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion51 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.2%inclusion39 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
6.1%inclusion26 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
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