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

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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Erode
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Captain America's Shield
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.4%inclusion5 decks209 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion737 decks784 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion698 decks784 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion698 decks784 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion607 decks784 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion547 decks784 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion579 decks784 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion556 decks784 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion554 decks784 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion548 decks784 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion496 decks784 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion644 decks784 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion619 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion545 decks784 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion519 decks784 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion501 decks784 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion488 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion472 decks784 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion468 decks784 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion464 decks784 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion457 decks784 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion264 decks784 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion213 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion171 decks784 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion127 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion84 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion72 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion54 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion422 decks784 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion367 decks784 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion362 decks784 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion341 decks784 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion299 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion292 decks784 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion282 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion230 decks646 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion275 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion268 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion234 decks784 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion186 decks784 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion175 decks784 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion170 decks784 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion169 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion163 decks784 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion149 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion148 decks784 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion141 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion135 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion134 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion116 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion113 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion86 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion104 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion96 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion95 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion88 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion85 decks784 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion81 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion78 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.3%inclusion60 decks645 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.2%inclusion72 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion68 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion55 decks643 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.5%inclusion59 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.5%inclusion59 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.4%inclusion58 decks784 decks
-0%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.1%inclusion56 decks784 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.0%inclusion55 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion49 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion47 decks784 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.0%inclusion47 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.2%inclusion41 decks784 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion335 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion320 decks784 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion305 decks784 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion243 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion222 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion221 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion221 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion150 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion139 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion120 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion118 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion117 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion110 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion105 decks783 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion93 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion71 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.9%inclusion70 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion69 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion68 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion68 decks784 decks
-0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion60 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.7%inclusion60 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion59 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion51 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.4%inclusion50 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion37 decks625 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion45 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion44 decks784 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion43 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.5%inclusion43 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion42 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion235 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion219 decks784 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion157 decks784 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion149 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion88 decks784 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion84 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion72 decks784 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion68 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.5%inclusion67 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion59 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.0%inclusion55 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion52 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.1%inclusion48 decks784 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion43 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion42 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion440 decks784 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion418 decks784 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion406 decks784 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion400 decks784 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion388 decks784 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion379 decks784 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion360 decks784 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion355 decks784 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion263 decks637 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion323 decks784 decks
36%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion305 decks784 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion295 decks784 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion286 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion271 decks784 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion265 decks784 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion250 decks784 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion191 decks645 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion224 decks784 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion214 decks784 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion210 decks784 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion162 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion193 decks784 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion192 decks784 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion191 decks784 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion185 decks771 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion183 decks784 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion181 decks784 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion169 decks778 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion157 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion157 decks784 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion150 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion149 decks784 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion146 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion145 decks784 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion144 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion108 decks630 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion133 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion130 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion124 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion122 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion121 decks784 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion120 decks784 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion118 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion118 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion116 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion111 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion101 decks784 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion94 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion91 decks778 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion90 decks784 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion400 decks784 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion362 decks784 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion231 decks784 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion141 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion121 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion118 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
9.4%inclusion74 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion71 decks783 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion66 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.0%inclusion63 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion48 decks784 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion47 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion44 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion40 decks784 decks
0%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion29 decks577 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion123 decks784 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion104 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion503 decks784 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion408 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion349 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion348 decks784 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion307 decks784 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion220 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion219 decks784 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion212 decks784 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion192 decks784 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion123 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion121 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion84 decks784 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion82 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion80 decks784 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion77 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion77 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.2%inclusion72 decks784 decks
-0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.2%inclusion64 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion63 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion54 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion50 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion48 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion46 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion41 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion731 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion606 decks784 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion395 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion361 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion177 decks784 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion139 decks784 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion117 decks784 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion108 decks771 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion109 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion68 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion67 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion56 decks784 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.8%inclusion53 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion44 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion768 decks784 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion759 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion729 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion537 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion500 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion443 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion405 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion381 decks784 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion322 decks784 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion307 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion305 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion290 decks784 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion247 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion221 decks784 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion199 decks784 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion187 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion166 decks771 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion153 decks784 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion153 decks784 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion136 decks784 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion134 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion129 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion123 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion123 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion119 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion117 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion100 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion97 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion93 decks784 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion85 decks784 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion80 decks784 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion77 decks784 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.3%inclusion73 decks784 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion71 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion65 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.2%inclusion64 decks784 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion63 decks784 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.0%inclusion63 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion62 decks784 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion56 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion54 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion52 decks784 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.0%inclusion47 decks784 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.7%inclusion45 decks784 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.2%inclusion41 decks784 decks
2%synergy
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