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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Invisible Force Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Ten Rings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
38%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
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
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Make a Stand
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
By Force
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Cloak
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Explorer's Scope
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%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
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
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