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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, EsquireArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

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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Improvised Arsenal
4.8%inclusion7 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Dimension X
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Cool but Rude
0.7%inclusion1 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion524 decks631 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion503 decks631 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion489 decks631 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion430 decks631 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion403 decks631 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion356 decks631 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion378 decks631 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion371 decks631 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion324 decks631 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion328 decks631 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion496 decks631 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion437 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion353 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion336 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion330 decks631 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion326 decks631 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion324 decks631 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion322 decks631 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion318 decks631 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
49%inclusion311 decks631 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion189 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion143 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion131 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion118 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion75 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion54 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion41 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion292 decks631 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion274 decks631 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion254 decks631 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion218 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion198 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion188 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion186 decks631 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion184 decks631 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion166 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion151 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion148 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion90 decks388 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion137 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion129 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion125 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion122 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion118 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion113 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion108 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion107 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion94 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion87 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion81 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion75 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion45 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion69 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion65 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.4%inclusion59 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
9.2%inclusion58 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.8%inclusion34 decks388 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion34 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.2%inclusion52 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.4%inclusion47 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.1%inclusion45 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion37 decks625 decks
-7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion220 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion210 decks631 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion177 decks625 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion175 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion162 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion142 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion129 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion125 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion94 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion87 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion74 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion72 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion67 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion67 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion67 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion66 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion63 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion50 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion50 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.4%inclusion47 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion23 decks371 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion38 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.5%inclusion35 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.4%inclusion34 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion165 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion126 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion96 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion65 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.5%inclusion41 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion297 decks631 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion266 decks631 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion266 decks631 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion265 decks631 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion264 decks631 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion243 decks631 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion242 decks631 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion236 decks631 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion236 decks631 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion230 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion229 decks631 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion218 decks631 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion210 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion194 decks611 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion196 decks631 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion118 decks380 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion180 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion148 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion171 decks631 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion165 decks631 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion161 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion146 decks610 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion88 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion145 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion140 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion132 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion132 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion130 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion125 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion123 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion121 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion117 decks611 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion116 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion114 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion111 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion85 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion108 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion107 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion105 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion64 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion103 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion99 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion92 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion91 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion85 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion84 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion83 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion82 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion80 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion299 decks631 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion251 decks631 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion217 decks631 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion213 decks631 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion126 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion104 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion84 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion76 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion70 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion45 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion45 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion106 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion400 decks631 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion227 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion220 decks631 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion212 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion209 decks631 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion131 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion112 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion110 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion99 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion84 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.9%inclusion50 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion47 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion46 decks623 decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion45 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion45 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion556 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion459 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion274 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion256 decks631 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion130 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion119 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion101 decks631 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion51 decks489 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion44 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion623 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion620 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion531 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion385 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion343 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion293 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion256 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion250 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion215 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion209 decks631 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion203 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion201 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion177 decks625 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion175 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion166 decks631 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion140 decks631 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion102 decks489 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion107 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion106 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion105 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion103 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion99 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion95 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion92 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion90 decks631 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion81 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion70 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion67 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion63 decks631 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.4%inclusion59 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.0%inclusion57 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.0%inclusion26 decks326 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion38 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion37 decks625 decks
-7%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
1%synergy
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