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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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion68 decks83 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion65 decks83 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
55%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
28%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
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