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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,797
67decks
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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Forum Filibuster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Joined Researchers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Colossus Hammer
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Cloak
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Champion of the Flame
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Gods Willing
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Shelter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Fire
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Ajani's Presence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Adamant Will
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Make a Stand
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Explorer's Scope
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Fireshrieker
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Blade
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Greataxe
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Plate Armor
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Prowler's Helm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Cathar's Shield
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Bone Saw
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Axe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Amorphous Axe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mandibular Kite
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Accorder's Shield
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Boots of Speed
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Axe
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Armaments
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Hyena Umbra
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Gift
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Ethereal Armor
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Sticky Fingers
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dog Umbra
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Pacifism
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Eland Umbra
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Burning Anger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Messenger's Speed
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Akki War Paint
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Inviolability
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dust Corona
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Lifelink
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Locket
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geode
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-32%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-27%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Alpine Meadow
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Stone Quarry
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy