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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%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Commander's Plate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Fighter Class
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kor Outfitter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expedite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Smelt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Estates
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Open the Vaults
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Remember the Fallen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mine Excavation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chainsaw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blight Sickle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uba Mask
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Holy Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Forge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Smuggler's Share
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Noon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Possibility Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
With Great Power . . .
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Forge of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
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