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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
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Iron Man Armor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Arc Reactor
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Vision
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Greataxe
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
45%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
High Noon
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
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