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

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
Erode
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-13%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.0%inclusion5 decks164 decks
-10%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
1.3%inclusion2 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Pursue the Past
0.7%inclusion1 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion709 decks755 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion676 decks755 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion671 decks755 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion584 decks755 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion524 decks755 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion553 decks755 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion538 decks755 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion533 decks755 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion531 decks755 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion477 decks755 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion619 decks755 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion592 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion523 decks755 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion502 decks755 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion479 decks755 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion469 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion454 decks755 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion448 decks755 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion446 decks755 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion441 decks755 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion250 decks755 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion209 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion169 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion125 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion82 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion50 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion50 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion403 decks755 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion357 decks755 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion347 decks755 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion328 decks755 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion285 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion278 decks755 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion273 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion267 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion216 decks617 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion262 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion224 decks755 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion177 decks755 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion166 decks755 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion164 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion160 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion156 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion142 decks755 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion139 decks755 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion134 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion132 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion124 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion112 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion112 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion105 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion77 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion94 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion93 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion83 decks755 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion83 decks755 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion80 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion79 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion72 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.4%inclusion58 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.9%inclusion67 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.8%inclusion54 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion54 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion66 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.8%inclusion59 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.4%inclusion56 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion56 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion54 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion54 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.9%inclusion52 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.6%inclusion50 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.1%inclusion46 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.0%inclusion45 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion45 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.2%inclusion39 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.0%inclusion38 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion324 decks755 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion311 decks755 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion293 decks755 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion235 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion214 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion213 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion208 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion145 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion129 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion116 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion114 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion111 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion108 decks755 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion104 decks754 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion92 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion70 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion68 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
9.0%inclusion68 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion67 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.8%inclusion59 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion58 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion57 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion49 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion47 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion42 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion42 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion33 decks595 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion41 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion26 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion39 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.0%inclusion38 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion229 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion213 decks755 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion152 decks755 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion142 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion86 decks755 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion81 decks755 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion71 decks755 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion67 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.7%inclusion66 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.2%inclusion54 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.2%inclusion54 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion45 decks755 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion43 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion42 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion423 decks755 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion411 decks755 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion391 decks755 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion389 decks755 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion375 decks755 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion366 decks755 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion353 decks755 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion341 decks755 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion311 decks755 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion250 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion295 decks755 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion285 decks755 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion265 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion262 decks755 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion257 decks755 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion244 decks755 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion220 decks755 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion176 decks615 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion201 decks755 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion201 decks755 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion154 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion193 decks755 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion188 decks755 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion186 decks755 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion174 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion174 decks755 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion173 decks755 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion162 decks749 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion151 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion149 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion149 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion144 decks755 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion141 decks755 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion139 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion138 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion101 decks600 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion127 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion125 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion123 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion119 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion119 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion114 decks755 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion113 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion113 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion113 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion107 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion99 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion92 decks755 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion88 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion86 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion389 decks755 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion345 decks755 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion221 decks755 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion138 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion118 decks755 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion115 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion73 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion72 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion70 decks754 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion66 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.9%inclusion60 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion46 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.8%inclusion44 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion44 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion41 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion115 decks755 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion101 decks755 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion486 decks755 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion396 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion339 decks755 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion337 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion299 decks755 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion210 decks755 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion208 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion202 decks755 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion184 decks755 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion116 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion113 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion83 decks755 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion80 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion78 decks755 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion75 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion73 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.1%inclusion61 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion60 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion49 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion45 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion42 decks755 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion39 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion704 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion581 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion384 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion344 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion170 decks755 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion135 decks755 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion114 decks755 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion106 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion102 decks755 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion65 decks755 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion64 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion57 decks755 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.8%inclusion51 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion42 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion740 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion732 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion702 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion513 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion483 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion428 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion396 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion365 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion312 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion296 decks755 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion292 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion281 decks755 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion243 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion208 decks755 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion194 decks755 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion176 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion161 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion145 decks755 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion145 decks755 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion127 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion120 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion120 decks755 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion120 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion117 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion116 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion114 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion96 decks755 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion93 decks755 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion92 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion80 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion76 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion75 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion72 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.3%inclusion49 decks526 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion70 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion69 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion62 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.2%inclusion62 decks755 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion61 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion60 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion56 decks755 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion55 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion52 decks755 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.8%inclusion44 decks755 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
5.4%inclusion41 decks755 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.2%inclusion39 decks755 decks
2%synergy