Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Budget 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
Vibranium Energy Daggers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Primary Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion179 decks218 decks
71%synergy
Thran Power Suit
74%inclusion161 decks218 decks
68%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
68%inclusion148 decks218 decks
66%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
76%inclusion165 decks218 decks
66%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
75%inclusion164 decks218 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion180 decks218 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
70%inclusion153 decks218 decks
63%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
74%inclusion161 decks218 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion150 decks218 decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion153 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion155 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion151 decks218 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion145 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
65%inclusion141 decks218 decks
52%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion138 decks218 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion135 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion133 decks218 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
59%inclusion128 decks218 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
58%inclusion127 decks218 decks
41%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion113 decks218 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Champion of the Flame
50%inclusion109 decks218 decks
48%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
50%inclusion108 decks218 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion98 decks218 decks
35%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
43%inclusion94 decks218 decks
41%synergy
Relic Seeker
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
39%inclusion84 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Kor Blademaster
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion55 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion53 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion88 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Loran's Escape
35%inclusion76 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion75 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Resolute Strike
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-0%synergy
Gods Willing
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Expedite
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
42%inclusion91 decks218 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion71 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
-0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Greataxe
51%inclusion112 decks218 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion105 decks218 decks
46%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
48%inclusion105 decks218 decks
43%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
48%inclusion105 decks218 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion98 decks218 decks
41%synergy
Fireshrieker
44%inclusion95 decks218 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
42%inclusion91 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Plate Armor
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
39%synergy
Explorer's Scope
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion80 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion79 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion79 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion64 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion59 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Short Bow
24%inclusion47 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Ring of Valkas
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bearded Axe
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Dueling Rapier
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Suit
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Axe
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Bone Saw
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
35%inclusion76 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
28%inclusion61 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Sticky Fingers
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion141 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion108 decks218 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
48%inclusion104 decks218 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion101 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion179 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion164 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion125 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion217 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion217 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion184 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion97 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion89 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion85 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion81 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion80 decks218 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion78 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Boros Guildgate
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
-28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-0%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-11%synergy