Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Expensive 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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Swordsman's Steel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Iron Man Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Falcon and Redwing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Shadowspear
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Skullclamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sokka and Suki
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Silent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Auriok Windwalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Render Silent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Lorehold Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Suffocating Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unexplained Absence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
True Love's Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stifle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crush Contraband
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Immortal Obligation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smashing Success
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Reinterpret
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Master Warcraft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Flash Photography
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Starfall Invocation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
The Key to the Vault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fishing Gear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Team Pennant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Infantry Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lost Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Goggles of Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
The Sound of Drums
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hot Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Cloak of Invisibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Day of the Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shiny Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Storm the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Redemption Arc
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Martial Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Arena of Glory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-71%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Legion Leadership
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
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