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

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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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Improvised Arsenal
4.2%inclusion7 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.0%inclusion6 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.9%inclusion2 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
1.0%inclusion2 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Skateboard
1.0%inclusion1 decks105 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion641 decks682 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion609 decks682 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion611 decks682 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion527 decks682 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion472 decks682 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion496 decks682 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion484 decks682 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion483 decks682 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion481 decks682 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion429 decks682 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion565 decks682 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion540 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion472 decks682 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion454 decks682 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion440 decks682 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion421 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion409 decks682 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion405 decks682 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion398 decks682 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion393 decks682 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion218 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion195 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion144 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion107 decks682 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion70 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion64 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion48 decks682 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion44 decks682 decks
0%synergy
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Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion362 decks682 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion323 decks682 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion316 decks682 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion296 decks682 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion250 decks682 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion249 decks682 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion247 decks682 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion242 decks682 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion241 decks682 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion190 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion201 decks682 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion161 decks682 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion150 decks682 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion150 decks682 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion149 decks679 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion136 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion130 decks682 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion128 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion123 decks682 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion116 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion115 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion101 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion99 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion71 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion88 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion88 decks682 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion77 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion76 decks682 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion74 decks682 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion68 decks682 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion60 decks679 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion59 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.4%inclusion57 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.4%inclusion57 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion45 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
7.6%inclusion52 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion50 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.3%inclusion50 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.2%inclusion49 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion47 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.9%inclusion47 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.7%inclusion46 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion43 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.9%inclusion40 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.1%inclusion35 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion305 decks682 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion282 decks682 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion264 decks682 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion213 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion188 decks682 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion187 decks679 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion182 decks682 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion132 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion119 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion95 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion92 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion87 decks678 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion84 decks682 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion66 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion65 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion65 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion61 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion60 decks679 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion59 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion50 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion48 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.9%inclusion47 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion44 decks682 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion42 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.9%inclusion40 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion40 decks682 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion36 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.3%inclusion36 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion35 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion215 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion197 decks682 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion138 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion127 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion77 decks682 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks682 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion66 decks682 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.2%inclusion63 decks682 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion61 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.3%inclusion50 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion48 decks679 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion48 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion44 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion40 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion39 decks682 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.3%inclusion36 decks679 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion377 decks682 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion369 decks682 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion360 decks682 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion354 decks682 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion335 decks682 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion330 decks682 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion316 decks682 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion303 decks682 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion283 decks682 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion217 decks530 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion275 decks682 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion255 decks682 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion240 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion239 decks682 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion231 decks679 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion219 decks682 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion204 decks682 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion184 decks682 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion183 decks682 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion144 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion133 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion176 decks682 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion176 decks682 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion175 decks682 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion155 decks666 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion157 decks682 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion152 decks682 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion145 decks673 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion142 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion136 decks682 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion134 decks679 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion131 decks682 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion129 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion125 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion123 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion119 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion116 decks682 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion88 decks523 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion114 decks682 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion108 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion106 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion106 decks682 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion105 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion104 decks679 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion98 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion97 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion96 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion88 decks673 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion85 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion84 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion348 decks682 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion314 decks682 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion199 decks682 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion127 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion105 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion100 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion67 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion64 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion61 decks678 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.9%inclusion61 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.5%inclusion58 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.6%inclusion52 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion42 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion41 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion38 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion34 decks679 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion105 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion100 decks682 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion440 decks682 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion358 decks682 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion310 decks682 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion305 decks682 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion269 decks682 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion195 decks682 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion186 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion181 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion170 decks682 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion108 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion107 decks679 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion73 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion69 decks682 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion69 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion68 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion65 decks682 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion60 decks679 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion54 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.8%inclusion53 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.9%inclusion47 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion41 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion41 decks682 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion638 decks682 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion526 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion346 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion310 decks682 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion150 decks682 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion121 decks682 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion107 decks682 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion94 decks666 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion87 decks682 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion62 decks682 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
7.3%inclusion50 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion49 decks682 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion36 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion668 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion661 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion639 decks682 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion463 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion441 decks682 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion383 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion361 decks682 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion321 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion281 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion269 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion251 decks682 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion250 decks682 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion224 decks682 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion187 decks679 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion171 decks682 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion155 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion142 decks666 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion139 decks682 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion130 decks682 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion118 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion117 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion111 decks682 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion108 decks682 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion104 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion91 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion90 decks682 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion89 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion78 decks682 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion68 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion68 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion65 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion42 decks445 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion62 decks682 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion61 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion60 decks679 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion58 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion57 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion57 decks682 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.4%inclusion57 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion48 decks679 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion48 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion47 decks682 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.6%inclusion45 decks682 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion35 decks682 decks
1%synergy
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