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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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
87%synergy
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Commander's Plate
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Silence
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Pyroblast
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Orim's Chant
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Final Fortune
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Tithe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Seize the Day
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Last Chance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Oath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Greataxe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stony Silence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mishra's Workshop
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
90%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Paradise Mantle
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-29%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-38%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
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