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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Rank #1,892
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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Serra Ascendant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
The Reality Chip
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Restoration Specialist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ogre-Head Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Norin the Wary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Memnite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Faithbound Judge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phantasmal Image
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fork
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fumble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Doomskar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aettir and Priwen
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Commander's Plate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Deathrender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Wargear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wedding Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stitcher's Graft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mystery Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thirsting Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wings of Hubris
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Assault Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of the Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shifting Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Hive Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Breath of Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guard Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Possibility Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Echoes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grip of Chaos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sequestered Stash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-55%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Glimmervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy