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

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Thran Power Suit
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Nettlecyst
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Pariah
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sequestered Stash
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy