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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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Thor, God of Thunder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
86%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Spellseeker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Serra Ascendant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Brash Taunter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Volcano Hellion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Truefire Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mogg Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Boros Reckoner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ill-Tempered Loner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Spirit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Windborn Muse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Squire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Second Doctor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Coalhauler Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Sliver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Spitemare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Timestream Navigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Silence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Prismari Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Arcbond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Render Silent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Invert Polarity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Comeuppance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Firestorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
New Way Forward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Overblaze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unexplained Absence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Counterflux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Fabricate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Anchor to Reality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Search for Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Fishing Gear
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scroll Rack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Counterbalance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pariah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Noble Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Saving Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Furnace of Rath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fighter Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Guilty Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Repercussion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dack Fayden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Desert
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kor Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Barbarian Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Valakut Awakening
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Grand Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thran Quarry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Emeria's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-34%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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