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
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Thran Power Suit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%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
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Monk Gyatso
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Charger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Chance for Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%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
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Burnout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%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
13%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
-15%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
United Battlefront
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%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
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Leyline Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Prowler's Helm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%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
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
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Infiltration Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Guild Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Starforge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Cathedral of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%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
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
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-46%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-33%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%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
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%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
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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