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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Kíli the Resourceful
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Dwarven Mauler
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion116 decks122 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion115 decks122 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion98 decks122 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion104 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion96 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion86 decks122 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion86 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion100 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion94 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion84 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Wear // Tear
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion117 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion112 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
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