Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Stax

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Steelshaper's Gift
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Sunforger
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Grand Abolisher
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Wear // Tear
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Archon of Emeria
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Hushbringer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Magus of the Moon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Engineer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Welder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Pyroblast
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Orim's Chant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Calamity's Wake
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Get Lost
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Haste Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ultima
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Totem
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Null Rod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Deafening Silence
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Rest in Peace
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Blood Moon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
High Noon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Stranglehold
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stony Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Paradise Mantle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy