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

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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Swordsman's Steel
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Captain America's Shield
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion182 decks200 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion177 decks200 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion176 decks200 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion153 decks200 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion150 decks200 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion145 decks200 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion143 decks200 decks
60%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion130 decks200 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
66%inclusion132 decks200 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion165 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion156 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion137 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion132 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion132 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion129 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion129 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion125 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion114 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion112 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion90 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Brass Squire
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion88 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion114 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion101 decks200 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
49%inclusion97 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion96 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion95 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion91 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion135 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion189 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion159 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion95 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion195 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion193 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion189 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion151 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion116 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion115 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion84 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion78 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy
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