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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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Dwarven Mattock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Brass Squire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Nettlecyst
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
The Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Castle Doom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
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