Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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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Kíli the Resourceful
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion68 decks87 decks
68%synergy
Shadowspear
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion74 decks87 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion70 decks87 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Boros Charm
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Metalworker
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
49%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion83 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
91%inclusion79 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-29%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-28%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
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