Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Vibranium Energy Daggers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Erode
2.9%inclusion4 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.7%inclusion4 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion555 decks597 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion522 decks597 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion511 decks597 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion452 decks597 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion410 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion415 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion395 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion388 decks597 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion387 decks597 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion354 decks597 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion467 decks597 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion447 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion369 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion366 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion362 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion360 decks597 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion353 decks597 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion342 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion332 decks597 decks
50%synergy
All That Glitters
54%inclusion325 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion240 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion164 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion143 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion95 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion322 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion305 decks597 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion267 decks597 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion259 decks597 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion234 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion224 decks597 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion198 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion132 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion177 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion164 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion162 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion156 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion137 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion137 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion136 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion128 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion125 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion120 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion119 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion113 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion101 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion101 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion95 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion57 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion76 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion69 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion69 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion60 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion56 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.2%inclusion55 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
8.4%inclusion50 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.4%inclusion32 decks431 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.4%inclusion32 decks431 decks
3%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.2%inclusion31 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
-0%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion248 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion220 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion211 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion185 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion178 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion157 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion132 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion110 decks597 decks
-0%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion98 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion97 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion79 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion72 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion61 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion56 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion59 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion53 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion53 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion20 decks357 decks
-0%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion31 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion181 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion179 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion124 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion73 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion58 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion324 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion287 decks597 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion285 decks597 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion282 decks597 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion269 decks597 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion258 decks597 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion256 decks597 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion224 decks597 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion216 decks597 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion212 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion147 decks428 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion194 decks597 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion189 decks595 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion188 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion186 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion180 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion179 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion128 decks431 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion175 decks597 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion174 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion120 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion146 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion143 decks597 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion118 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion134 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion131 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion117 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion129 decks597 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion124 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion120 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion117 decks595 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion112 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion109 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion108 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion106 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion104 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion103 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion103 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion100 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion70 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion92 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion86 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion83 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion62 decks476 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion76 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion74 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
12%inclusion73 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion72 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion69 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
54%inclusion322 decks597 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion235 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion180 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion101 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion92 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion68 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion67 decks597 decks
-0%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
-0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion34 decks580 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion20 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion109 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion374 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion298 decks597 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion273 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion260 decks597 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion219 decks597 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion171 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion149 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion147 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion138 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion73 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion70 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion60 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion58 decks597 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion550 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion455 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion281 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion277 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion144 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion97 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion80 decks597 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion67 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion56 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion580 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion576 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion547 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion396 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion385 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion317 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion285 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion273 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion224 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion217 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion211 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion207 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion183 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion163 decks597 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion157 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion134 decks597 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion123 decks597 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion119 decks597 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion101 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion107 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion98 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion93 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion87 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion87 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion72 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion70 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion70 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion69 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion69 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion64 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.2%inclusion31 decks597 decks
-6%synergy