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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.2%inclusion5 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Erode
3.6%inclusion4 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion549 decks588 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion513 decks588 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion503 decks588 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion444 decks588 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion408 decks588 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion408 decks588 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion391 decks588 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion384 decks588 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion353 decks588 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion380 decks588 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion462 decks588 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion440 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion365 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion360 decks588 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion356 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion352 decks588 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion345 decks588 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion338 decks588 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion327 decks588 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion323 decks588 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion235 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion161 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion141 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion88 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion88 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion58 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion316 decks588 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion298 decks588 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion263 decks588 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion255 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion231 decks588 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion222 decks588 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion197 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion129 decks416 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion174 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion159 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion159 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion155 decks588 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion136 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion134 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion133 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion127 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion123 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion120 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion118 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion110 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion108 decks580 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion96 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion52 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion67 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion58 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.2%inclusion54 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion243 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion220 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion207 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion181 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion175 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion152 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion129 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion109 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion99 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion98 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion69 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion67 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.2%inclusion54 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion53 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.8%inclusion52 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion35 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion20 decks341 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion22 decks408 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion30 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion178 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion177 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion122 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion104 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion89 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion72 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion318 decks588 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion283 decks588 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion281 decks588 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion277 decks588 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion265 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion255 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion252 decks588 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion220 decks588 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion214 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion207 decks588 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion142 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion191 decks588 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion185 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion187 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion182 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion179 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion173 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion171 decks588 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion170 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion118 decks415 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion112 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion144 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion139 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion111 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion131 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion112 decks524 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion125 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion123 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion115 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion116 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion112 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion109 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion107 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion107 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion106 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion102 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion102 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion102 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion98 decks580 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion67 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion95 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion84 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion82 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion61 decks461 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion72 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
12%inclusion69 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion61 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
55%inclusion321 decks588 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion229 decks588 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion178 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion104 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion89 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion72 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion66 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.1%inclusion44 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion106 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion371 decks588 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion294 decks588 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion270 decks588 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion256 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion217 decks588 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion171 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion145 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion142 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion137 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion88 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion72 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion62 decks588 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion61 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion47 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion541 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion446 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion274 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion274 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion143 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion94 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion79 decks588 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion66 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion54 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion571 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion567 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion538 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion388 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion376 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion310 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion285 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion267 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion222 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion215 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion209 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion199 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion184 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion161 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion152 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion132 decks588 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion123 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion100 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion113 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion107 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion98 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion87 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion85 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion71 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion69 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion67 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion67 decks588 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion62 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion56 decks588 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
-6%synergy