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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.8%inclusion6 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
0.8%inclusion1 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion744 decks798 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion701 decks798 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion711 decks798 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion621 decks798 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion685 decks798 decks
69%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion671 decks798 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion607 decks798 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion626 decks798 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion610 decks798 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion556 decks798 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion679 decks798 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion635 decks798 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion598 decks798 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion583 decks798 decks
55%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion537 decks798 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion530 decks798 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion522 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion507 decks798 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion501 decks798 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion498 decks798 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion657 decks798 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion580 decks798 decks
65%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion536 decks798 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion431 decks798 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion376 decks798 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion376 decks798 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion365 decks798 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion345 decks798 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion332 decks798 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion277 decks798 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion303 decks538 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion412 decks798 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion399 decks798 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion383 decks798 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion362 decks798 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion357 decks798 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
40%inclusion322 decks798 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion304 decks798 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion262 decks798 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion249 decks798 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion249 decks798 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion243 decks798 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion234 decks798 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion207 decks798 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion205 decks798 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion201 decks798 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion174 decks798 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion170 decks798 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion161 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion146 decks798 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion142 decks798 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion138 decks798 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion129 decks798 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion119 decks781 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion40 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion119 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion118 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion114 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion109 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion108 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion76 decks580 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion103 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion103 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion102 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion89 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion87 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion78 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.4%inclusion75 decks798 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.4%inclusion75 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.3%inclusion58 decks798 decks
-6%synergy
Hushbringer
6.9%inclusion55 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.6%inclusion53 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.3%inclusion50 decks798 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.3%inclusion50 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.8%inclusion46 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.8%inclusion46 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
5.6%inclusion45 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.4%inclusion29 decks537 decks
1%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
56%inclusion446 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion359 decks798 decks
27%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion339 decks798 decks
23%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion302 decks798 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion262 decks798 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion251 decks798 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion241 decks798 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion228 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion161 decks798 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion140 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion126 decks743 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion131 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion131 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion130 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion64 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion120 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion119 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion102 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion95 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion90 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion88 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion85 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion79 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion76 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion68 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
8.4%inclusion67 decks798 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.3%inclusion58 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion57 decks798 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.0%inclusion56 decks798 decks
-12%synergy
Get Lost
6.6%inclusion53 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.6%inclusion53 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion52 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion52 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion49 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.8%inclusion46 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion42 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion42 decks798 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion42 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion41 decks798 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.0%inclusion40 decks798 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion295 decks798 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion203 decks798 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion181 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion130 decks798 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion95 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion88 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion78 decks798 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
8.9%inclusion71 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion69 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion62 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion52 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion46 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion44 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
62%inclusion332 decks533 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion476 decks798 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion427 decks798 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion406 decks798 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion366 decks798 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion362 decks798 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion332 decks782 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion319 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion308 decks798 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion305 decks798 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion287 decks798 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion268 decks798 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion258 decks798 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion251 decks798 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion231 decks798 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion155 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion220 decks798 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion201 decks798 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion120 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion183 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion165 decks782 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion131 decks634 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion150 decks798 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion129 decks687 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion142 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion135 decks798 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion135 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion126 decks781 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion125 decks798 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion119 decks798 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion114 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion110 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion108 decks798 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion105 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion100 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion97 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion95 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion94 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion91 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion86 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion85 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion84 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion82 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion81 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion79 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion78 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.8%inclusion70 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.8%inclusion70 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.4%inclusion67 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
58%inclusion459 decks798 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion359 decks798 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion294 decks798 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion151 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion151 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion146 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion131 decks798 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion119 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion104 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion71 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.5%inclusion68 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion65 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion65 decks798 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
7.5%inclusion60 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.5%inclusion44 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.0%inclusion40 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion194 decks798 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.4%inclusion40 decks479 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
43%inclusion344 decks798 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion331 decks798 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion331 decks798 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion330 decks798 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion311 decks798 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion297 decks798 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion203 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
24%inclusion192 decks798 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion174 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion161 decks798 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion130 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion92 decks793 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion92 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion89 decks798 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion80 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion80 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion72 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion66 decks798 decks
-11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion65 decks798 decks
0%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion56 decks797 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.4%inclusion51 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.4%inclusion51 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion41 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion776 decks798 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion671 decks798 decks
80%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion635 decks798 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion611 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion364 decks798 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion309 decks798 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion275 decks798 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion223 decks798 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion175 decks798 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion163 decks798 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion119 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion140 decks798 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion81 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion70 decks798 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion55 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.8%inclusion54 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion50 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion741 decks798 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion728 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion728 decks798 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion712 decks798 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion662 decks798 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
79%inclusion627 decks798 decks
66%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion604 decks798 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion537 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion397 decks798 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion390 decks798 decks
42%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion386 decks798 decks
-18%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion371 decks798 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion353 decks798 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion335 decks798 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion312 decks798 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion305 decks798 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion300 decks798 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion296 decks798 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion284 decks798 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion263 decks798 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion251 decks798 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion242 decks798 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion227 decks798 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion201 decks798 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion154 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion185 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion165 decks798 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion125 decks798 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion120 decks798 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion119 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion98 decks798 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion79 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion78 decks798 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion76 decks798 decks
-35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion71 decks798 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.5%inclusion68 decks798 decks
-28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion64 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion63 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion60 decks798 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion56 decks798 decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion50 decks792 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.3%inclusion50 decks798 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion44 decks798 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.4%inclusion43 decks798 decks
-16%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.0%inclusion23 decks459 decks
-17%synergy