Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander)

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Iron Man Armor
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion609 decks732 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion587 decks732 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion572 decks732 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion498 decks732 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion458 decks732 decks
51%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion443 decks732 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion406 decks732 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion428 decks732 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion368 decks732 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion357 decks732 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion573 decks732 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion513 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion415 decks732 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion387 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion384 decks732 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion375 decks732 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion375 decks732 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion374 decks732 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion372 decks732 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion344 decks732 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion214 decks732 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion157 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion146 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion128 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion83 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion64 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.2%inclusion53 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.4%inclusion47 decks732 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion41 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion334 decks732 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion300 decks732 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion270 decks732 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion257 decks732 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion233 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion218 decks732 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion218 decks732 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion210 decks732 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion202 decks732 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion131 decks533 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion172 decks732 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion171 decks732 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion168 decks732 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion141 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion137 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion133 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion130 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion126 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion123 decks732 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion122 decks732 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion108 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion90 decks732 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion85 decks732 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion82 decks732 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion59 decks533 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion80 decks732 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion74 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion73 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.3%inclusion68 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.2%inclusion67 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion67 decks732 decks
-6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.9%inclusion65 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.7%inclusion64 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.7%inclusion64 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.4%inclusion45 decks533 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion60 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.8%inclusion57 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion51 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.8%inclusion36 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.1%inclusion45 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.1%inclusion45 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion43 decks732 decks
-15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.9%inclusion43 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.6%inclusion30 decks533 decks
-1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.3%inclusion39 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion247 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion236 decks732 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion216 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion200 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion182 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion153 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion152 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion151 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion101 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion101 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion91 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion85 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion83 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion82 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion80 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion79 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion75 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion73 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion71 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion69 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion65 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion59 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion59 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion54 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion50 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.1%inclusion45 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion44 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Erode
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion41 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion29 decks519 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion40 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion39 decks732 decks
-8%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion38 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.2%inclusion38 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion38 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion210 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion144 decks732 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion101 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion85 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion81 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion68 decks732 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion63 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
7.8%inclusion57 decks732 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion54 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.2%inclusion53 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.8%inclusion50 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.6%inclusion48 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.4%inclusion47 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion43 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion41 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.3%inclusion39 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
47%inclusion341 decks732 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion338 decks732 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion313 decks732 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion307 decks732 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion303 decks732 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion302 decks732 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion298 decks732 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion282 decks732 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion280 decks732 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion268 decks732 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion260 decks732 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion259 decks732 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion258 decks732 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion172 decks526 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion235 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion227 decks732 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion217 decks732 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion211 decks732 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion192 decks680 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion190 decks732 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion133 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion186 decks732 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion131 decks521 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion178 decks732 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion178 decks732 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion174 decks732 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion167 decks732 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion156 decks732 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion153 decks732 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion149 decks732 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion148 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion122 decks629 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion141 decks732 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion139 decks732 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion138 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion98 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion131 decks732 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion129 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion124 decks732 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion121 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion119 decks732 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion117 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion114 decks732 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion110 decks732 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion106 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion99 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion96 decks732 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion92 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion92 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion92 decks732 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion293 decks732 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion246 decks732 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion242 decks732 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion149 decks732 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion104 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion98 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion81 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion78 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.9%inclusion65 decks732 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion64 decks732 decks
-0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion57 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion55 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.4%inclusion54 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion52 decks732 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.0%inclusion51 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.8%inclusion50 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.4%inclusion47 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.9%inclusion43 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion28 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.7%inclusion42 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.4%inclusion38 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion118 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion60 decks732 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion461 decks732 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
35%inclusion259 decks732 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion243 decks732 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion239 decks732 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion233 decks732 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion143 decks732 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion133 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion129 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion114 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion105 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion70 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.9%inclusion58 decks732 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion56 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion52 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion52 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.0%inclusion51 decks732 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion51 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion50 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion45 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion38 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion639 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion532 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion322 decks732 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion302 decks732 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion151 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion136 decks732 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion109 decks732 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion66 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion64 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion60 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion57 decks732 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.2%inclusion53 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion47 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion723 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion722 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion617 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion459 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion401 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion339 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion302 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion296 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion251 decks732 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion242 decks732 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion241 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion232 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion216 decks732 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion208 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion195 decks732 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion170 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion133 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion132 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion125 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion115 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion115 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion115 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion113 decks732 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion108 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion98 decks732 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion91 decks732 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion84 decks732 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion80 decks732 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
-14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion75 decks732 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion72 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion67 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.3%inclusion61 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.2%inclusion60 decks732 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion58 decks732 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion49 decks732 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion48 decks732 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion47 decks732 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion46 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion45 decks732 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion44 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.0%inclusion44 decks732 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion41 decks732 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.5%inclusion40 decks732 decks
0%synergy
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