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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Condemn
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Kher Keep
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy