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

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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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Moxfield
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Hard-Won Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Retainers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Counterflux
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ionize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Snap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
New Way Forward
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Omnitool
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
The Key to the Vault
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Assault Suit
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Batterbone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Goggles of Night
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
The Sound of Drums
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Redemption Arc
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Raugrin Triome
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Monastery
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy