Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rank #2,573
203decks
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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MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Suspend Aggression
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion149 decks203 decks
68%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
59%inclusion119 decks203 decks
58%synergy
Shiny Impetus
59%inclusion119 decks203 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
59%inclusion120 decks203 decks
54%synergy
Assault Suit
55%inclusion112 decks203 decks
54%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion105 decks203 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion93 decks203 decks
43%synergy
Psychic Impetus
42%inclusion85 decks203 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
40%inclusion82 decks203 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion86 decks203 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion102 decks203 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion88 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion83 decks203 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion82 decks203 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion79 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Martial Impetus
39%inclusion79 decks203 decks
39%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
38%inclusion78 decks203 decks
37%synergy
The Key to the Vault
37%inclusion75 decks203 decks
34%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion74 decks203 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion74 decks203 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Bothersome Quasit
33%inclusion66 decks203 decks
32%synergy
Sly Instigator
27%inclusion55 decks203 decks
27%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
27%inclusion54 decks203 decks
22%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
26%inclusion53 decks203 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion48 decks203 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
23%inclusion46 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
21%inclusion43 decks203 decks
20%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion40 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Agitator Ant
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
15%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Geode Rager
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Life of the Party
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Soltari Visionary
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Take the Bait
32%inclusion65 decks203 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion63 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion61 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Fumble
29%inclusion59 decks203 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion57 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion40 decks203 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion37 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Immortal Obligation
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Magnetic Theft
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
-11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
6%synergy
New Way Forward
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-12%synergy
Render Silent
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
35%inclusion71 decks203 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
25%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Of One Mind
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Fast Forward
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Citywide Bust
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
35%inclusion71 decks203 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion70 decks203 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion65 decks203 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion61 decks203 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion57 decks203 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion56 decks203 decks
24%synergy
Captain's Hook
26%inclusion53 decks203 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion46 decks203 decks
21%synergy
Pariah's Shield
22%inclusion44 decks203 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion41 decks203 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion40 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion36 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion36 decks203 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion34 decks203 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Grappling Hook
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Infiltration Lens
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
-12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Wargear
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Hot Soup
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion66 decks203 decks
31%synergy
The Sound of Drums
31%inclusion62 decks203 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion60 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion56 decks203 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion50 decks203 decks
23%synergy
Redemption Arc
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion44 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
-3%synergy
Vow of Flight
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion37 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Lightning
17%inclusion35 decks203 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Inertia
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Echoes
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Vitality
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Conformity
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Chaos
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Obsession
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Grace
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Silence
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion76 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion64 decks203 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion43 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion41 decks203 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion157 decks203 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion149 decks203 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion79 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion72 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion63 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion57 decks203 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion50 decks203 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
The Irencrag
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion195 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion195 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion194 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion179 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion138 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion102 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion92 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion90 decks203 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion88 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion87 decks203 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion85 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion81 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion79 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion78 decks203 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion76 decks203 decks
-16%synergy
Raugrin Triome
34%inclusion70 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion66 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion62 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion62 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion60 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion60 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion55 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion51 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion46 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion45 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion44 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion44 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion40 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion36 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion36 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
-2%synergy