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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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Erode
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion328 decks342 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion293 decks342 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion312 decks342 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion280 decks342 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion269 decks342 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion271 decks342 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion278 decks342 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion241 decks342 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion241 decks342 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion222 decks342 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion289 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion247 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion233 decks342 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion224 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion216 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion207 decks342 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion201 decks342 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion197 decks342 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion196 decks342 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion195 decks342 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion247 decks342 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion178 decks342 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion173 decks342 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion128 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion101 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion95 decks342 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion78 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion70 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion67 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion63 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion193 decks342 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion191 decks342 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion188 decks342 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion167 decks342 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion138 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion139 decks342 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion128 decks342 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion121 decks342 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion121 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion120 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion112 decks342 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion106 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion98 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion98 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion96 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion71 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion70 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion53 decks341 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion52 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion45 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.5%inclusion29 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion192 decks342 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion135 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion129 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion119 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion103 decks342 decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion99 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion78 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion75 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion67 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion63 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion62 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion55 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion46 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion37 decks341 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion35 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion27 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion97 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion78 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
-9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion191 decks342 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion189 decks342 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
49%inclusion142 decks292 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion158 decks342 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion150 decks342 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion146 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion139 decks341 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion134 decks342 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion125 decks342 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion125 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion121 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion118 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion118 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion109 decks342 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion96 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion93 decks342 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion90 decks342 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion85 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion80 decks341 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion66 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion75 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion61 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion72 decks338 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion71 decks337 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion68 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion67 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion65 decks341 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion55 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion62 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion62 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion59 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion59 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion54 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion52 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion46 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion45 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion45 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion37 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion37 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion37 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion35 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion194 decks342 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion158 decks342 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion134 decks342 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion60 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion43 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion37 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion20 decks341 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion188 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion172 decks342 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion162 decks342 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion138 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion122 decks342 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion122 decks342 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion122 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion112 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion111 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion90 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion326 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion258 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion165 decks342 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion155 decks342 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion117 decks342 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion117 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion65 decks342 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion59 decks337 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion47 decks342 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion332 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion328 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion315 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion257 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion234 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion216 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion203 decks342 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion193 decks342 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion161 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion142 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion139 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion123 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion98 decks342 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion94 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion85 decks337 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion78 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion74 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion74 decks342 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion74 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion71 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion67 decks342 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion65 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion64 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion60 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion54 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion46 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion46 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion45 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion29 decks342 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
4%synergy
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