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

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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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Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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Loxodon Warhammer
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
31%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Robots
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shrike Force
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Condemn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Siege Smash
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
By Force
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Cloak
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Indomitable Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
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