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
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Bashenga
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Iron Man Armor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion594 decks707 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion568 decks707 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion549 decks707 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion483 decks707 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion444 decks707 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion396 decks707 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion418 decks707 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion413 decks707 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion358 decks707 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion358 decks707 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion552 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion491 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion401 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion375 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion371 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion367 decks707 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion365 decks707 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion361 decks707 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion353 decks707 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
48%inclusion337 decks707 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion212 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion156 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion146 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion126 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion80 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion61 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.2%inclusion51 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion42 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion324 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion296 decks707 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion272 decks707 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion244 decks707 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion224 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion211 decks707 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion205 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion204 decks707 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion194 decks707 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion120 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion169 decks707 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion159 decks705 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion159 decks707 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion137 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion132 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion130 decks707 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion128 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion122 decks707 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion121 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion118 decks707 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion106 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion62 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion90 decks707 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion83 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion83 decks707 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion78 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion75 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion48 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion69 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
9.5%inclusion67 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.2%inclusion65 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.1%inclusion64 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion43 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion58 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.1%inclusion57 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.2%inclusion35 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion50 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.8%inclusion48 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.1%inclusion43 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion42 decks707 decks
-16%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.4%inclusion38 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.2%inclusion37 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion239 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion233 decks707 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion207 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion195 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion183 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion151 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion149 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion143 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion99 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion98 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion87 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion80 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion78 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion77 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion77 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion70 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion68 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
9.5%inclusion67 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion66 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion59 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion56 decks666 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion57 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion53 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion50 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion43 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion41 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion38 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion37 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.1%inclusion36 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.1%inclusion36 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion193 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion139 decks707 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion99 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion83 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion76 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion68 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.1%inclusion57 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion54 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion49 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.6%inclusion47 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion47 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion45 decks705 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion42 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion41 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.5%inclusion39 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion331 decks707 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion300 decks707 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion299 decks707 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion298 decks707 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion296 decks707 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion286 decks707 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion269 decks707 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion268 decks707 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion261 decks707 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion257 decks707 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion257 decks707 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion245 decks707 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion236 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion150 decks479 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion221 decks707 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion217 decks707 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion203 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion180 decks635 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion180 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion178 decks707 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion177 decks706 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion177 decks707 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion113 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion168 decks707 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion165 decks707 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion150 decks707 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion148 decks707 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion143 decks707 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion141 decks707 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion139 decks707 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion114 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion137 decks707 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion132 decks707 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion89 decks485 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion129 decks707 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion127 decks707 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion122 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion120 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion120 decks707 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion117 decks707 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion115 decks707 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion106 decks707 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion102 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion100 decks707 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion94 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion93 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion91 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion90 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion87 decks707 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion335 decks707 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion279 decks707 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion242 decks707 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion232 decks707 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion139 decks707 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion103 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion96 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion77 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion75 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.2%inclusion58 decks707 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion52 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion52 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion52 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
7.4%inclusion52 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.4%inclusion52 decks707 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.8%inclusion48 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.9%inclusion42 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion35 decks663 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion116 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion59 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion444 decks707 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion256 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion241 decks707 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion231 decks707 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion226 decks707 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion143 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion130 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion124 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion113 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion97 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion65 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion58 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.6%inclusion54 decks707 decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion50 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion50 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion49 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion48 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion48 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion43 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.7%inclusion40 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion620 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion514 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion313 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion291 decks707 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion147 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion131 decks707 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion107 decks707 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion63 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion64 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion57 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion55 decks707 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion48 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion697 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion696 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion596 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion443 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion391 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion327 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion288 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion286 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion245 decks707 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion237 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion237 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion220 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion207 decks707 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion197 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion189 decks707 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion161 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion123 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion127 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion116 decks707 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion113 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion111 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion110 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion109 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion107 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion97 decks707 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion88 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion77 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion69 decks707 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion68 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion64 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.8%inclusion62 decks707 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.6%inclusion61 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion52 decks707 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.6%inclusion47 decks707 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion46 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion45 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion44 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion43 decks707 decks
-1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.8%inclusion41 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.7%inclusion40 decks707 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.5%inclusion39 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.2%inclusion37 decks707 decks
1%synergy
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