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

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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The Lonely Mountain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Arkenstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
The Queen of Dale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hushbringer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fork
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
High Noon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Stranglehold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
The Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
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