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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Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Punk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
United Battlefront
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Leyline Axe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
With Great Power...
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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