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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rank #2,579
3decks
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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Freya Crescent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Renegade Silent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sly Instigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agitator Ant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Life of the Party
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Auramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aragorn, King of Gondor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tribute Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Fumble
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Take the Bait
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stern Lesson
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Master Warcraft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anchor to Reality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Assault Suit
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Pariah's Shield
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Grappling Hook
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Helm of the Host
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Eater of Virtue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Argentum Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Rover Blades
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Leyline Axe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Zephyr Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Captain's Hook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nemesis Mask
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Delver's Torch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lothlórien Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grafted Wargear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Raven Clan War-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vulshok Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Staff of Titania
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crown of Doom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Darksteel Mutation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Hot Pursuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Brothers' War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Artificer Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shiny Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Martial Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Ishgard, the Holy See
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Monastery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy