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

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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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The Lonely Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Fighter Class
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Robots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartfire Hero
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ingenious Smith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Reprieve
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soul Partition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Comeuppance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raze the Effigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Glorious End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crush Contraband
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rip Apart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Honor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Board the Weatherlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Batterbone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Hot Soup
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Experimental Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Iron Man Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Captain America's Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Paper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Gift of Immortality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hyena Umbra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Sound of Drums
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flickering Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faith Unbroken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guild Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arc Reactor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Summit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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