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

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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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Dwalin, Weaponmaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
82%synergy
Open the Armory
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
64%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Containment Priest
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Bulk Up
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Idolized
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
70%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Spectator Seating
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-29%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
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