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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Kíli the Resourceful
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Iron Man Armor
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion627 decks750 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion607 decks750 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion585 decks750 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion509 decks750 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion462 decks750 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion459 decks750 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion415 decks750 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion437 decks750 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion368 decks750 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion358 decks750 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion586 decks750 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion525 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion421 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion399 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion394 decks750 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion384 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion384 decks750 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion384 decks750 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion378 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion353 decks750 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion221 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion160 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion149 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion131 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion84 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion67 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion55 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.4%inclusion48 decks750 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion43 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion339 decks750 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion301 decks750 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion276 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion265 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion241 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion225 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion218 decks750 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion212 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion208 decks750 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion144 decks559 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion177 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion174 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion171 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion149 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion136 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion135 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion133 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion129 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion126 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion125 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion111 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion78 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion92 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion85 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion62 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion82 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion81 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion78 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion77 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.5%inclusion71 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.2%inclusion69 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.9%inclusion67 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
8.8%inclusion66 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.5%inclusion64 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion55 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.9%inclusion33 decks559 decks
-0%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.7%inclusion43 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion41 decks750 decks
-15%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion251 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion244 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion222 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion206 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion181 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion157 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion155 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion155 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion105 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion104 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion96 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion92 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion86 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion85 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion82 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion76 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion75 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion73 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion69 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion60 decks737 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion58 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion56 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion34 decks545 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion41 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion40 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion40 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.3%inclusion40 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion39 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion212 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion146 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion102 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion88 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.5%inclusion71 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion56 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion42 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.5%inclusion41 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
45%inclusion335 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion322 decks750 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion313 decks750 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion313 decks750 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion309 decks750 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion306 decks750 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion289 decks750 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion287 decks750 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion276 decks750 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion265 decks750 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion264 decks750 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion262 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion181 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion237 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion231 decks750 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion221 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion216 decks750 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion198 decks706 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion143 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion139 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion190 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion187 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion183 decks750 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion179 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion179 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion169 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion159 decks750 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion154 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion154 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion147 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion128 decks655 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion145 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion145 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion144 decks750 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion104 decks557 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion135 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion134 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion131 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion123 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion123 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion122 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion118 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion117 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion109 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion102 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion99 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion95 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion93 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion93 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion93 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion351 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion299 decks750 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion251 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion249 decks750 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion152 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion104 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion101 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion78 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion64 decks750 decks
-0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.1%inclusion61 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.5%inclusion56 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion53 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
6.9%inclusion52 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion52 decks750 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.9%inclusion44 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.6%inclusion41 decks734 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion39 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion120 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion466 decks750 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
35%inclusion263 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion246 decks750 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion240 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion239 decks750 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion147 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion135 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion131 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion116 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion108 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion70 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion58 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion55 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.4%inclusion48 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion29 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion653 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion547 decks750 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion324 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion308 decks750 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion155 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion139 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion105 decks750 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion70 decks657 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion66 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion53 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion741 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion740 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion631 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion469 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion401 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion348 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion308 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion305 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion254 decks750 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion249 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion236 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion234 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion222 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion213 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion195 decks750 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion172 decks750 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion140 decks657 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion134 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion125 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion117 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion115 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion114 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion113 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion111 decks750 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion95 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion95 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion82 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion81 decks750 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion52 decks501 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion72 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion67 decks750 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion48 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion48 decks750 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion44 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion44 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.6%inclusion42 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.5%inclusion41 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
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