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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The Lonely Mountain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Dáin Ironfoot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Dáin's Company
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fíli and Kíli, Joyous
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Make a Stand
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
By Force
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Rip Apart
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Cloak
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Fireshrieker
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sticky Fingers
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Will
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Arc Reactor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Plateau
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
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