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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
The Arkenstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Serra Ascendant
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Hushbringer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Gingerbrute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fork
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
High Noon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stranglehold
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
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