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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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Kíli the Resourceful
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Arkenstone
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion97 decks101 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion93 decks101 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion85 decks101 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion83 decks101 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion79 decks101 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion74 decks101 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion77 decks101 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion70 decks101 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion81 decks101 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion73 decks101 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion82 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion74 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion69 decks101 decks
55%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion68 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion65 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion62 decks101 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion62 decks101 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion61 decks101 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion59 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion59 decks101 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion76 decks101 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion55 decks101 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion46 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion57 decks101 decks
50%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion42 decks101 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Hushbringer
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion57 decks101 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion41 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Erode
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion56 decks101 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion49 decks101 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion49 decks101 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion44 decks101 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion44 decks101 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion32 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion32 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
56%inclusion57 decks101 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion42 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion35 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion96 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion69 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion50 decks101 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion41 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion97 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion96 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion92 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion75 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion70 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion68 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion56 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
-14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion52 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion44 decks101 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
35%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion35 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
-20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
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