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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.1%inclusion3 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Erode
2.0%inclusion3 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion2.10K decks2.31K decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion2K decks2.31K decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion1.99K decks2.31K decks
69%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion1.68K decks2.31K decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion1.78K decks2.31K decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion1.67K decks2.31K decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
69%inclusion1.59K decks2.31K decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion1.56K decks2.31K decks
56%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion1.44K decks2.31K decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion1.34K decks2.31K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion1.83K decks2.31K decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion1.81K decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion1.47K decks2.31K decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion1.45K decks2.31K decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion1.44K decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion1.43K decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion1.39K decks2.31K decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion1.34K decks2.31K decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion1.32K decks2.31K decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
57%inclusion1.32K decks2.31K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion955 decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion612 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion605 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion482 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion350 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion270 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion217 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion178 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion159 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion1.32K decks2.31K decks
50%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion1.31K decks2.31K decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion1.30K decks2.31K decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion1.17K decks2.31K decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion1.02K decks2.31K decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion1.01K decks2.31K decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion992 decks2.31K decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion898 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion853 decks2.31K decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion803 decks2.31K decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion783 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion179 decks534 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion690 decks2.31K decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion659 decks2.31K decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion593 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion513 decks2.14K decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion546 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion490 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion475 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion471 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion459 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion451 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion413 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion409 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion403 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion394 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion376 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion313 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion71 decks534 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion297 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion294 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion275 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion254 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion241 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion234 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.4%inclusion216 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.0%inclusion207 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion195 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion192 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion191 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion186 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.0%inclusion185 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion184 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.7%inclusion177 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.3%inclusion168 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.9%inclusion37 decks534 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion154 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion983 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion966 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion900 decks2.31K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion735 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion614 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion553 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion505 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion414 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion406 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion336 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion306 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion200 decks1.61K decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion267 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion267 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion259 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion222 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion242 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion226 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion216 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.6%inclusion199 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.4%inclusion193 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion181 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.8%inclusion180 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion177 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion160 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion152 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion149 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion148 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.8%inclusion134 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion25 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion125 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion28 decks523 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion117 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
35%inclusion814 decks2.31K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion752 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion458 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion386 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion360 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion285 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion230 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion244 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion206 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.5%inclusion195 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.2%inclusion167 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion150 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion147 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion146 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion126 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.31K decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion1.18K decks2.31K decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion1.15K decks2.31K decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.31K decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.31K decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.31K decks
39%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.31K decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion981 decks2.31K decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
42%inclusion961 decks2.31K decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion199 decks528 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion813 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion811 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion736 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion760 decks2.31K decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion757 decks2.31K decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion732 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion724 decks2.31K decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion712 decks2.31K decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion159 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion145 decks517 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion641 decks2.31K decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion544 decks2.31K decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion290 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion530 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
23%inclusion528 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion527 decks2.31K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion521 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion514 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion494 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion493 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion441 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion458 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion138 decks713 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion433 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion430 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion93 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion372 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion356 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion353 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion353 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion345 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion340 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion338 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion310 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion325 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion165 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion308 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion258 decks1.95K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion304 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion286 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion962 decks2.31K decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion672 decks2.31K decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
21%inclusion494 decks2.31K decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion407 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion302 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion246 decks1.97K decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion191 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion272 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion267 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion248 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion221 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.5%inclusion174 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.1%inclusion163 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.0%inclusion138 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.6%inclusion130 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.6%inclusion129 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion125 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion425 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion368 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion151 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion1.46K decks2.31K decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion1.08K decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion991 decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion968 decks2.31K decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion882 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion585 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion494 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion485 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion481 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion323 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion324 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion242 decks2.31K decks
-9%synergy
War Room
9.4%inclusion217 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion216 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion182 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion179 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion165 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.2%inclusion165 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.6%inclusion152 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion148 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion145 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.0%inclusion116 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.13K decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion1.81K decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion1.13K decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion529 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion424 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion355 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion348 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion106 decks728 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion274 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
9.0%inclusion207 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion172 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion156 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion146 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion133 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.27K decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.24K decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion2.07K decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion1.45K decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion1.35K decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion1.10K decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion1.05K decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion865 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion861 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion832 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion781 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion776 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion738 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion628 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion553 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion142 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion443 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion417 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion413 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion383 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion366 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion347 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion343 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion342 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion340 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion317 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion258 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion248 decks2.31K decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion226 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion226 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion222 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion212 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion211 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.6%inclusion199 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.4%inclusion193 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion177 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion164 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion155 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion149 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion146 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.3%inclusion146 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion144 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion135 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.8%inclusion133 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.7%inclusion131 decks2.31K decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.4%inclusion124 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.2%inclusion119 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy