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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Panther Habit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Plate
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Hushbringer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Fork
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Plateau
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
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