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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Swordsman's Steel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Past
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Rule of Law
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Smoke
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
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