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

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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Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Cube
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iron Man Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Invisible Force Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Siege Smash
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
By Force
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Cloak
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Explorer's Scope
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
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