Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,800
659decks
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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Thorin, Mountain-king
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Ark of Hunger
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion550 decks659 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion523 decks659 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion510 decks659 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion452 decks659 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion418 decks659 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion369 decks659 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion392 decks659 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion387 decks659 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion338 decks659 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion340 decks659 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion520 decks659 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion455 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion370 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion347 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion342 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion341 decks659 decks
35%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion338 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion337 decks659 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion327 decks659 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
48%inclusion318 decks659 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion195 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion144 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion139 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion120 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion76 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion49 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.5%inclusion43 decks659 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion306 decks659 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion285 decks659 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion264 decks659 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion229 decks659 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion209 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion197 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion196 decks659 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion192 decks659 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion176 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion158 decks659 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion101 decks422 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion153 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion145 decks641 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion133 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion129 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion128 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion121 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion118 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion112 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion112 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion98 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion85 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion80 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion77 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion68 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion66 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
9.3%inclusion61 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.5%inclusion56 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion55 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion49 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion29 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
-16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion39 decks657 decks
-7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.9%inclusion39 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.5%inclusion36 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion228 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion218 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion186 decks657 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion182 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion171 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion148 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion135 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion133 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion95 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion92 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion79 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion74 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion70 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion70 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion69 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion68 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion67 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion54 decks632 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion51 decks602 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion47 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion44 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion44 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion43 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion26 decks407 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion39 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion36 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion34 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion174 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion133 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion97 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion78 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion71 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion56 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion56 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.8%inclusion45 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion40 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.1%inclusion40 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion34 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion310 decks659 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion278 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion277 decks659 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion276 decks659 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion276 decks659 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion258 decks659 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion252 decks659 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion246 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion244 decks659 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion239 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion239 decks659 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion227 decks659 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion224 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion206 decks643 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion129 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion205 decks659 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion186 decks659 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion157 decks570 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion176 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion171 decks659 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion170 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion156 decks642 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion97 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion153 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion93 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion151 decks659 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion138 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion138 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion135 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion125 decks643 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion128 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion127 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion125 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion121 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion118 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion117 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion92 decks519 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion73 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion101 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion96 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion95 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion88 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion86 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion84 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion84 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion309 decks659 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion262 decks659 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion225 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion220 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion131 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion104 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion87 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion78 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion71 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.4%inclusion49 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion45 decks632 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.8%inclusion45 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.7%inclusion44 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.5%inclusion36 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion107 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion55 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion418 decks659 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion238 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion226 decks659 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion219 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion217 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion136 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion117 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion112 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion104 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion87 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
8.2%inclusion54 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion48 decks649 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion48 decks655 decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion45 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion45 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion576 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion477 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion287 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion271 decks659 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion135 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion127 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion106 decks659 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion58 decks521 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion61 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion54 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion649 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion648 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion551 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion405 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion358 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion307 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion268 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion259 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion225 decks659 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion225 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion216 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion209 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion186 decks657 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion183 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion174 decks659 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion143 decks659 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion109 decks521 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion107 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion106 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion101 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion98 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion98 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion91 decks659 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion69 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion65 decks659 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion46 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion45 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion43 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion40 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion39 decks657 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion39 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.2%inclusion34 decks659 decks
1%synergy