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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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Kíli the Resourceful
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
0%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
3.3%inclusion3 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion378 decks393 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion339 decks393 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion359 decks393 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion322 decks393 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion316 decks393 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion311 decks393 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion321 decks393 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion282 decks393 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion271 decks393 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion257 decks393 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion328 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion287 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion265 decks393 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion254 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion250 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion240 decks393 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion239 decks393 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion233 decks393 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion228 decks393 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion227 decks393 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion285 decks393 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion204 decks393 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion202 decks393 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion153 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion117 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion105 decks393 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion93 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion84 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion81 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion76 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion226 decks393 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion225 decks393 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion215 decks393 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion192 decks393 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion166 decks351 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion154 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion146 decks393 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion142 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
35%inclusion138 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion136 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion136 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion124 decks393 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion113 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion112 decks393 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion109 decks393 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion85 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion78 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion71 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion70 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion64 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion55 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion52 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion47 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion46 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion45 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion45 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
-0%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.3%inclusion29 decks351 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion156 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion153 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion140 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion120 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion114 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion89 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion86 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion75 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion55 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion36 decks306 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion45 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion116 decks393 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion89 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion68 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion53 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion47 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion227 decks393 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion225 decks393 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion222 decks393 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion220 decks393 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion179 decks347 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion193 decks393 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion177 decks393 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion168 decks393 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion160 decks393 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion157 decks393 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion143 decks393 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion138 decks393 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion136 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion133 decks393 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion133 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion126 decks393 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion103 decks393 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion103 decks393 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion100 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion92 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion78 decks338 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion79 decks350 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion87 decks393 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion86 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion86 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion84 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion84 decks393 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion79 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion71 decks393 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion66 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion65 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion64 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion62 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion59 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion56 decks393 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion56 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion49 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion46 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion46 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion186 decks393 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion148 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion98 decks393 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion76 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.9%inclusion31 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion22 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion91 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion213 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion199 decks393 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion179 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion153 decks393 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion147 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion147 decks393 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion136 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion134 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion120 decks393 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion105 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion66 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion60 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion52 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion42 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
-0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion377 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion299 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion203 decks393 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion178 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion141 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion132 decks393 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion84 decks393 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion53 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
-11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion41 decks393 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion382 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion377 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion366 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion297 decks393 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion273 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion257 decks393 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion232 decks393 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion227 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion189 decks393 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion169 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion165 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion142 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion124 decks393 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion109 decks393 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion103 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion89 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion86 decks393 decks
-23%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion83 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion82 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion82 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion79 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion72 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion72 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion68 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion67 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion66 decks393 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion60 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion55 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion47 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
-20%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
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