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
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Iron Man Armor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion94 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion102 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
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