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

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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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Masterwork of Ingenuity
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Thran Power Suit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Lizard Blades
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Monk Gyatso
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Charger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Chance for Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Arcbond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Outmaneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wild Slash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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United Battlefront
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Shatter the Sky
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
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Shadowspear
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Team Pennant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiendlash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Worldslayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barrow-Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Guild Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cathedral of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Planar Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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