Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Iron Man Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Day
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Blood Moon
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Noon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
With Great Power . . .
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
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