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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
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
1%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion389 decks404 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion348 decks404 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion369 decks404 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion332 decks404 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion320 decks404 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion324 decks404 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion331 decks404 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion289 decks404 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion279 decks404 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
66%inclusion267 decks404 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion338 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion294 decks404 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion271 decks404 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion263 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion254 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion246 decks404 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion242 decks404 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion240 decks404 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion239 decks404 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion236 decks404 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion295 decks404 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion215 decks404 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion210 decks404 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion160 decks404 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion121 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion115 decks404 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion94 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion90 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion88 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion79 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion232 decks404 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion229 decks404 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion221 decks404 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion198 decks404 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion173 decks363 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion162 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion151 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion146 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion143 decks404 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion141 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion136 decks404 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion127 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion114 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion113 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion109 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion84 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion83 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion73 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion71 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion65 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion64 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion63 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion56 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion54 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
12%inclusion49 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion39 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
-0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.9%inclusion32 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.2%inclusion29 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.2%inclusion25 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion161 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion156 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion145 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion123 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion115 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion91 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion90 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion75 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion73 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion70 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion69 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion66 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion56 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion49 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion48 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion45 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
-0%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Erode
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
-7%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion22 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion118 decks404 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion91 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion68 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion54 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion48 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion235 decks404 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion229 decks404 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion229 decks404 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion229 decks404 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion186 decks359 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion198 decks404 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion181 decks404 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion176 decks404 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion168 decks404 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion163 decks404 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion150 decks404 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion141 decks404 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion140 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion139 decks404 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion138 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion131 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion105 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion103 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion102 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion86 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion85 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion93 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion91 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion88 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion84 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion79 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion76 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion75 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion70 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion70 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion68 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion65 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion65 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion64 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion60 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion60 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion57 decks404 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion57 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion49 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion42 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
48%inclusion192 decks404 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion156 decks404 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion101 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion79 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion58 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion33 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion23 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion25 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion22 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion96 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.4%inclusion22 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion217 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion208 decks404 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion187 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion156 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion153 decks404 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion151 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion141 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion134 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion123 decks404 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion109 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion72 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion62 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion52 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion38 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
-10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion388 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion309 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion212 decks404 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion183 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion149 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion133 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion65 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion58 decks404 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion55 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion25 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion393 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion388 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion377 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion309 decks404 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion283 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion268 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion242 decks404 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion235 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion197 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion174 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion173 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion148 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion132 decks404 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion112 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion104 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion91 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion85 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion84 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion82 decks404 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion78 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion76 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion76 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion74 decks404 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion73 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion72 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion71 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion66 decks404 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion62 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion59 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion57 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion56 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion55 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion45 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.2%inclusion29 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-20%synergy
Opal Palace
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
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