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

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
Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Welder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Dragon Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Skullcrack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Scrap Mastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Nettlecyst
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
High Noon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Pacifism
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Remote Farm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Amber
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Plateau
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
32%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-37%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy