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

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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%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Argentum Armor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lion Sash
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Relic Seeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Loran's Escape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Immolating Glare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Find
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fateful Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Thunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Bovine Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crush Contraband
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Waves of Aggression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Leyline Axe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Prowler's Helm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fishing Gear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Campfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Viridian Claw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plate Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Super State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
With Great Power . . .
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Battle Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Axgard Armory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Needle Spires
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forge of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Throne of the High City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Caves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Boros Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Lorehold Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unknown Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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