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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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Captain America's Shield
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
All That Glitters
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Plate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Kor Blademaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Samurai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Umbra Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Soul Warden
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unleash Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Resistance Reunited
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fleeting Flight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruct History
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Short Bow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
With Great Power . . .
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Fields of Strife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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