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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The Lonely Mountain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dáin Ironfoot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dáin's Company
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shrike Force
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Arc Reactor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Plateau
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Asgardian Citadel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
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