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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Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Experimental Armor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Iron Man Armor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Buster Sword
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Academic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Abunas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Delivery Moogle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unleash Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ride Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crush Contraband
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Soul Partition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Raze the Effigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
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
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glorious End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Honor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Explosive Getaway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%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
Thrilling Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Captain America's Shield
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infiltration Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Resurrection Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raven Clan War-Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Super State
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Spirit Mantle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Gift of Immortality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hyena Umbra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Idolized
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flickering Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Sound of Drums
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%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
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Arc Reactor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%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
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
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