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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Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion83 decks97 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion82 decks97 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion83 decks97 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion58 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion58 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion58 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion60 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
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