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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Leyline Axe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
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
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%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
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%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
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Port Razer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Monk Gyatso
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%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
Etched Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%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
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Charger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reprieve
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chance for Glory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%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
Final Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Burnout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%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
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wild Slash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
VANDALBLAST
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%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
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
United Battlefront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Two-Handed Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prowler's Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%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
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%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
ROGUE'S GLOVES
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%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
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hanna's Custody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%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
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Starforge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%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
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
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
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planar Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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