Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion235 decks246 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion226 decks246 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion223 decks246 decks
79%synergy
Commander's Plate
82%inclusion201 decks246 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion225 decks246 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion201 decks246 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion198 decks246 decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
85%inclusion208 decks246 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion180 decks246 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion175 decks246 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion212 decks246 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion209 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion192 decks246 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion190 decks246 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion187 decks246 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
72%inclusion177 decks246 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion171 decks246 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion169 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion160 decks246 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion218 decks246 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion192 decks246 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion173 decks246 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion153 decks246 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion115 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion108 decks246 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion103 decks246 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion102 decks246 decks
38%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion93 decks246 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion145 decks246 decks
52%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion139 decks246 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion121 decks246 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion118 decks246 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion118 decks246 decks
38%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
43%inclusion107 decks246 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion97 decks246 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion94 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion89 decks246 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
36%inclusion88 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion75 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion73 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion65 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion61 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion44 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion41 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion157 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion142 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion109 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion103 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion87 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion77 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion75 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
30%inclusion73 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
28%inclusion69 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion45 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion37 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-10%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion96 decks246 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion76 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion149 decks246 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion147 decks246 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion140 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
52%inclusion128 decks246 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion112 decks246 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion106 decks246 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion105 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion104 decks246 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion86 decks209 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion100 decks246 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion96 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
34%inclusion84 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion79 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion46 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion44 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion41 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
60%inclusion148 decks246 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion110 decks246 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion101 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion54 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion44 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion108 decks246 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion101 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion100 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion87 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion61 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion45 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-12%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion240 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion203 decks246 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion196 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion192 decks246 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion125 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion71 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
-22%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
26%inclusion64 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion64 decks246 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion234 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion231 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion228 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion222 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion220 decks246 decks
61%synergy
Spectator Seating
83%inclusion204 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Plateau
76%inclusion187 decks246 decks
64%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion181 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
58%inclusion143 decks246 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion125 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion118 decks246 decks
-17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion116 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion108 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion105 decks246 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion100 decks246 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion98 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion93 decks246 decks
33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion88 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion86 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion85 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion84 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion83 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion74 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion60 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
-31%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
1%synergy