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

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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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Swordsman's Steel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Nettlecyst
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Leyline Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Port Razer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Charger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Reprieve
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Chance for Glory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bolt Bend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Outmaneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Burnout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wild Slash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
United Battlefront
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shatter the Sky
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Prowler's Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Paper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ring of Immortals
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Idolized
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tavern Brawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Guild Artisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Secluded Starforge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planar Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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