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

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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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Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Colossus Hammer
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
60%synergy
The Key to the Vault
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Nettlecyst
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Assault Suit
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Selfless Squire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fumble
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Immortal Obligation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Spider-Sense
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Master Warcraft
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reinterpret
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Wild Unraveling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Request
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Pariah's Shield
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Goldvein Pick
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Goggles of Night
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Captain's Hook
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Shiny Impetus
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Redemption Arc
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Impetus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Martial Impetus
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Flight
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
The Sound of Drums
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hot Pursuit
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Duty
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Man No More
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
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