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

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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Leyline Axe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Lizard Blades
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Port Razer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Charger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Chance for Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Unleash Fury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Outmaneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Burnout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wild Slash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shatter the Sky
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
United Battlefront
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sunfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Prowler's Helm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Team Pennant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Paper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiendlash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Immortals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Infiltration Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Armory of Iroas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Guild Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Secluded Starforge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planar Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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