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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, EsquireArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,806
41decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Borrowed Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Unleash Fury
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Turtles Forever
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Prowler's Helm
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Spirit Mantle
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Steel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy