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

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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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Improvised Arsenal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Dovin's Veto
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Take the Bait
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Lost Jitte
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Island
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-30%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
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