Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive

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
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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Iron Man Armor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion755 decks809 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion713 decks809 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion722 decks809 decks
78%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion631 decks809 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion698 decks809 decks
69%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion682 decks809 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion642 decks809 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion616 decks809 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion622 decks809 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion565 decks809 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion686 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion648 decks809 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion613 decks809 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion596 decks809 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion540 decks809 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion536 decks809 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion529 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion360 decks565 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion513 decks809 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion509 decks809 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion663 decks809 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion583 decks809 decks
65%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion548 decks809 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion436 decks809 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion383 decks809 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion377 decks809 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion369 decks809 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion352 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion329 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion283 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
57%inclusion325 decks570 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion415 decks809 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion400 decks809 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion392 decks809 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion363 decks809 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion360 decks809 decks
35%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
40%inclusion322 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion309 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion265 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion260 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion249 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion241 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion239 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion217 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion208 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion202 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion179 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion170 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion164 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion151 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion146 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion139 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion131 decks806 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion127 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion124 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion118 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion42 decks306 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion111 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion108 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion105 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion103 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion77 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion100 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion92 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion91 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.3%inclusion67 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
-6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Hushbringer
6.9%inclusion56 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.4%inclusion52 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.8%inclusion47 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.8%inclusion33 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
56%inclusion452 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion369 decks809 decks
28%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion338 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion311 decks809 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion269 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion254 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion244 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion223 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion162 decks809 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion139 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion137 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion135 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion135 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion126 decks772 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion122 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion67 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion108 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion93 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion92 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion83 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion70 decks795 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion56 decks809 decks
-10%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion51 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.3%inclusion51 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion49 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion41 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion294 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion207 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion178 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion132 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion86 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion79 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
9.3%inclusion75 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.9%inclusion72 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion507 decks809 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion478 decks809 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion429 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion409 decks809 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion373 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion369 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion348 decks807 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion329 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion308 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion307 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion295 decks809 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion273 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion252 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion246 decks809 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion166 decks570 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion234 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion221 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion209 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion131 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion183 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion141 decks664 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion169 decks807 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion158 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion139 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion106 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion149 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion136 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion131 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion131 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion130 decks806 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion121 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion113 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion111 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion108 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion104 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion90 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion88 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion88 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion87 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion85 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion84 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion84 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.0%inclusion73 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.7%inclusion70 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion463 decks809 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion373 decks809 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion300 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion158 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion152 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion152 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion134 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion117 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion109 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion75 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion65 decks809 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.1%inclusion49 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion197 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.6%inclusion39 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
44%inclusion357 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Great Furnace
43%inclusion345 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion339 decks809 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion337 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion318 decks809 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion301 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion206 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion201 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion171 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion159 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion131 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion96 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion93 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion90 decks809 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion67 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion61 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.4%inclusion52 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion41 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion787 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion680 decks809 decks
80%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion641 decks809 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion618 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion365 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion316 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion281 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion225 decks809 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion173 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion164 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion123 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion135 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion85 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion69 decks809 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion750 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion738 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion736 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion724 decks809 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion675 decks809 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion645 decks809 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion612 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion540 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion403 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion398 decks809 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion394 decks809 decks
42%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
45%inclusion368 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion355 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion343 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion313 decks809 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion313 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion298 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion292 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion288 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion262 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion249 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion248 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion230 decks809 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion204 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion164 decks667 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion192 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion165 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion133 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion121 decks809 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion83 decks809 decks
-34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion72 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
-28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion62 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion61 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.3%inclusion51 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
-17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
-32%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
-1%synergy