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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 Queen of Dale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
76%synergy
Urza's Saga
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Open the Armory
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Commander's Plate
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Moon
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hushbringer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Tataru Taru
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Tithe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Seize the Day
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Last Chance
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Captain America's Shield
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Deafening Silence
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
High Noon
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Stony Silence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
90%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-34%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
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