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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rank #2,508
3decks
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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sly Instigator
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Starnheim Courser
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Vandal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Brass Squire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Soltari Visionary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Goblin Racketeer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Agitator Ant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Auramancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Desolation Giant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Crossbow Infantry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Renegade Silent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Duke Ulder Ravengard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anax, Hardened in the Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fumble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Citywide Bust
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swallow Whole
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Of One Mind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Prying Blade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Goldvein Pick
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Assault Suit
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Mask of Memory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Gorgon's Head
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
No-Dachi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Greatsword
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Boots of Speed
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Explorer's Scope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grappling Hook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Captain's Hook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stitcher's Graft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Icy Manipulator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Infiltration Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grafted Wargear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pariah's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Shiny Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Martial Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Inertia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Vow of Duty
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bonds of Faith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Vow of Flight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Vow of Lightning
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Azorius Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-56%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-26%synergy