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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
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Iron Man Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Arc Reactor
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion79 decks87 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion69 decks87 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-0%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Bulk Up
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
45%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion83 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion80 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
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