Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Swordsman's Steel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Iron Man Armor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vibranium Energy Daggers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion2K decks2.20K decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion1.90K decks2.20K decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion1.89K decks2.20K decks
69%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion1.59K decks2.20K decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion1.70K decks2.20K decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion1.57K decks2.20K decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
69%inclusion1.50K decks2.20K decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion1.48K decks2.20K decks
56%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.20K decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion1.26K decks2.20K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion1.73K decks2.20K decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion1.72K decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion1.39K decks2.20K decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.20K decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion1.36K decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion1.36K decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion1.31K decks2.20K decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion1.27K decks2.20K decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion1.25K decks2.20K decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.20K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion910 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion578 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion567 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion449 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion325 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion260 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion207 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion153 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.20K decks
50%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.20K decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion1.23K decks2.20K decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.20K decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion967 decks2.20K decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion944 decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion939 decks2.20K decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion851 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion807 decks2.20K decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion767 decks2.20K decks
32%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion726 decks2.20K decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion183 decks558 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion652 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
28%inclusion620 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion566 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion515 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion511 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion464 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion458 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion450 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion429 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion421 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion386 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion386 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion383 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion373 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion353 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion77 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion300 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion276 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion272 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion260 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion244 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion225 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion216 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.2%inclusion202 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.5%inclusion47 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.2%inclusion181 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.1%inclusion178 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion177 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.9%inclusion173 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.2%inclusion158 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.2%inclusion158 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.0%inclusion39 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion929 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion920 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion852 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion697 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion584 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion555 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion478 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion386 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion380 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion311 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion287 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion202 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion256 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion247 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion245 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion224 decks2.01K decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion227 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion216 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion197 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion191 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.6%inclusion167 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.20K decks
-0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion139 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.2%inclusion137 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
-0%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion28 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
35%inclusion775 decks2.20K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion707 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion430 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion359 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion341 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion263 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion231 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion224 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.8%inclusion193 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.6%inclusion189 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.20K decks
-0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion1.17K decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.20K decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion1.10K decks2.20K decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.20K decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion994 decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion984 decks2.20K decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion932 decks2.20K decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion907 decks2.20K decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
37%inclusion205 decks552 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion770 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion768 decks2.20K decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion743 decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion724 decks2.20K decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion720 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion697 decks2.20K decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion684 decks2.20K decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion681 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion170 decks555 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion153 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion611 decks2.20K decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion522 decks2.20K decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion295 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion505 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion498 decks2.20K decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion497 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
23%inclusion495 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion493 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion469 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion465 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion443 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion146 decks735 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion426 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion413 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion408 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion96 decks548 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion355 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion339 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion337 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion333 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion331 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion322 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion316 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion320 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion314 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion294 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion292 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion163 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion260 decks1.97K decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion277 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion919 decks2.20K decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion625 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
21%inclusion462 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion385 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion283 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion247 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion194 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion254 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion244 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion233 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.2%inclusion201 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.7%inclusion147 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion136 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion406 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion348 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.20K decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion1.02K decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion934 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion924 decks2.20K decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion830 decks2.20K decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion558 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion475 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion467 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion462 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion320 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion310 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion226 decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.8%inclusion193 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion175 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion147 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.02K decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion1.73K decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion996 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion498 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion395 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion337 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion330 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion107 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion252 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion190 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion139 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.16K decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.14K decks2.20K decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.98K decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion1.37K decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion1.29K decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion994 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion827 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion806 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion788 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion749 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion734 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion709 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion596 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion555 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion431 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion142 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion396 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion393 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion366 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion348 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion331 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion323 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion320 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion319 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion301 decks2.20K decks
-0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion251 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion237 decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion50 decks497 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion217 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion216 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
9.2%inclusion203 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion202 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion202 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion196 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.6%inclusion188 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion181 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.20K decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion144 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.6%inclusion144 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion144 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.2%inclusion137 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy