Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander) - Expensive 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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Naktamun Lorespinner
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Joined Researchers
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowspear
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
89%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
83%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Rabbit Battery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fervent Champion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Mirran Crusader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hushbringer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Skirk Prospector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Return to Dust
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Emeria's Call
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rip Apart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Gambit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Council's Judgment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Requisition Raid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
By Force
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Doc Ock's Tentacles
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sunforger
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Thran Power Suit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Batterbone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Coral Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Ghostfire Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Team Pennant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chainsaw
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
O-Naginata
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Copper Carapace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Trusty Machete
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bonesplitter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dueling Rapier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Greataxe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Flickering Ward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Great Furnace
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Remote Farm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sandstone Needle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Forgotten Cave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Barbarian Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Bloom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Irencrag
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mox Tantalite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
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