Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - cEDH

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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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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Quicksilver, Brash Blur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silence
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Mental Misstep
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Urza's Saga
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Skullclamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Helm of the Host
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
93%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
95%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Mox Diamond
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Chrome Mox
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
90%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Intuition
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
The Reality Chip
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Mockingbird
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Voice of Victory
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Loyal Retainers
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Containment Priest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Solitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Brain Freeze
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Pact of Negation
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Final Fortune
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Ephemerate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Soul Partition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Transmute Artifact
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Future Flight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power . . .
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
95%synergy
Lotus Petal
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Fellwar Stone
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Misty Rainforest
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
City of Brass
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Island
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-55%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-86%synergy
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