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
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Panther Habit
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion599 decks715 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion574 decks715 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion558 decks715 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion490 decks715 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion450 decks715 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion399 decks715 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion425 decks715 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion419 decks715 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion360 decks715 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion359 decks715 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion562 decks715 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion500 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion404 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion373 decks715 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion372 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion370 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion368 decks715 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion363 decks715 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion359 decks715 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion338 decks715 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion213 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion153 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion147 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion130 decks715 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion53 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion325 decks715 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion300 decks715 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion269 decks715 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion251 decks715 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion230 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion213 decks715 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion207 decks715 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion206 decks715 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion196 decks715 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion123 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion171 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion161 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion161 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion136 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion134 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion131 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion128 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion121 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion120 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion116 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion105 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion90 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion62 decks503 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion85 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion75 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion70 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion68 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Sun Titan
9.4%inclusion67 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion65 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.8%inclusion63 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.8%inclusion63 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.5%inclusion61 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.4%inclusion60 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.0%inclusion57 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.8%inclusion34 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.4%inclusion46 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.4%inclusion46 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
-15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.6%inclusion40 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.5%inclusion39 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion239 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion232 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion209 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion198 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion184 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion149 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion148 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion146 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion101 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion98 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion87 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion81 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion80 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion76 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion72 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion71 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion69 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion68 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion61 decks713 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.2%inclusion56 decks683 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion58 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion52 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.9%inclusion49 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion28 decks489 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion39 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion37 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion37 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion199 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion141 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion98 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion81 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion66 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion57 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion53 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion49 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion46 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
47%inclusion337 decks715 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion330 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion305 decks715 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion303 decks715 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion299 decks715 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion298 decks715 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion295 decks715 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion270 decks715 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion269 decks715 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion259 decks715 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion258 decks715 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion253 decks715 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion250 decks715 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion237 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion156 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion222 decks715 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion214 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion205 decks715 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion182 decks652 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion183 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion183 decks715 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion182 decks715 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion119 decks486 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion175 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion120 decks491 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion173 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion168 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion150 decks715 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion150 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion148 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion143 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion141 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion116 decks601 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion136 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion130 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion90 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion128 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion127 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion126 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion122 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion122 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion117 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion112 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion107 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion105 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion99 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion96 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion91 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion90 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion90 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion283 decks715 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion241 decks715 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion236 decks715 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion145 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion104 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion96 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion77 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.4%inclusion53 decks713 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.3%inclusion52 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.3%inclusion52 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion27 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.4%inclusion37 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion115 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.4%inclusion60 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion450 decks715 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion259 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion243 decks715 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion233 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion228 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion145 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion131 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion126 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion114 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion102 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion65 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.4%inclusion60 decks715 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion55 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.9%inclusion49 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion49 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.4%inclusion46 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.6%inclusion40 decks715 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion627 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion520 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion313 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion294 decks715 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion147 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion135 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion106 decks715 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion65 decks603 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion64 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion59 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion57 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion705 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion704 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion603 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion448 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion395 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion331 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion293 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion290 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion246 decks715 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion239 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion237 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion223 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion209 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion200 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion191 decks715 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion164 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion127 decks603 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion127 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion119 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion113 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion113 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion112 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion112 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion108 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion99 decks715 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion90 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion76 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion73 decks715 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion72 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion65 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.3%inclusion59 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion54 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion50 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.2%inclusion37 decks715 decks
1%synergy
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