Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Forge Anew
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy