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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The Lonely Mountain
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
The Arkenstone
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion118 decks124 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion116 decks124 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion106 decks124 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion106 decks124 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion97 decks124 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion91 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion101 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion94 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion77 decks124 decks
57%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion74 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion93 decks124 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion67 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion116 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion92 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion119 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion116 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion115 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion97 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion92 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
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