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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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Black Widow, Agile Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Silence
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Sunforger
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Wear // Tear
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Helm of the Host
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Emeria
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Hushbringer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Moon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Combat Celebrant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Aven Interrupter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Solitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Pyroblast
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Orim's Chant
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Calamity's Wake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Haste Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Trinisphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Deafening Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Rest in Peace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Blood Moon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
High Noon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Rule of Law
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Stranglehold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
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