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

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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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Conqueror's Flail
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Shadowspear
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Fighter Class
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Loyal Retainers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invisible Stalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heartfire Hero
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Salvage Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Timestream Navigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Brain Freeze
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unexplained Absence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Recommission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Celestial Armor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Winged Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Raugrin Triome
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thran Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-44%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
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