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

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
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Iron Man Armor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Panther Habit
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Super State
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion103 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
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