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

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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 Spear of Bashenga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Sunforger
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Burnout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Spirit Mantle
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Idolized
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
With Great Power . . .
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Plateau
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
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