Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Core Equipment

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Brass Squire
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Champion of the Flame
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Condemn
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Seize the Day
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Plate Armor
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Axgard Armory
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Kher Keep
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy