Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander) - Budget 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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Soulbright Seeker
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Escort
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fear of Being Hunted
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Swooping Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aerie Auxiliary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Legion Warboss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Quartermaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Relic Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fencing Ace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ajani's Sunstriker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Affa Guard Hound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Falling Stars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goldnight Commander
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hotfoot Gnome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Angelheart Protector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Twinblade Geist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Akroan Conscriptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Favored of Iroas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Combat Celebrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aerial Responder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Cavalry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thistledown Players
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Academy Raider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Soltari Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Slash of Light
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Disenchant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Jump Scare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Immolating Glare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Argivian Find
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Artifact Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Barge In
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Boon of Safety
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Condemn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Siege Smash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Make a Stand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Ascension
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Make Your Move
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Family Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Blindblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rebel Salvo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Auspicious Arrival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scorching Dragonfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-37%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rustler Rampage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Requisition Raid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Rip Apart
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Trial of Agony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Open the Vaults
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Playful Shove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
By Force
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Renegade Tactics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Assault Strobe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Collective Effort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Destructive Tampering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Concussive Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tormenting Voice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mechanical Glider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Bone Saw
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
O-Naginata
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Junk Jet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Skinwing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Paper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Adventuring Gear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Echo Circlet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kite Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Barbed Spike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fiendlash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
ROGUE'S GLOVES
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Plate Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hidden Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Batterbone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bonesplitter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Essence Reliquary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flayer Husk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prowler's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boots of Speed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blinding Powder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dueling Rapier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Collar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Holy Avenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Pain for All
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Minimus Containment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Aegis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Mantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Granite Grip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Black Scarab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faith's Fetters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pariah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Escape Velocity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Daily Regimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flickering Ward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cathar's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blue Scarab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Detention Vortex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
War Squeak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chains of Custody
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pacifism
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planar Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Serra's Embrace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Black Ward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shielded by Faith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ferocification
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Club
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hammerhand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Face of Divinity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Makeshift Binding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knightly Valor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dreadful Apathy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Battle Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burning Anger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Detainment Spell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Opulence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sage's Reverie
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Redemption Arc
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Demotion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Griffin Guide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Feather of Flight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Castle Embereth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Ring of the Lucii
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-45%synergy
Arcane Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-60%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-31%synergy
Sol Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Boros Keyrune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vulshok Factory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Command Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Boros Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Stone Quarry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Akoum Warrior
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-47%synergy
Sacred Peaks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
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