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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Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion161 decks176 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion156 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion155 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion132 decks176 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion131 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion125 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion118 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion118 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion102 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion98 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion102 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion168 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion146 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion171 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion169 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion165 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion132 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion131 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
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