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

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%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Nettlecyst
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Fighter Class
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Sunforger
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Lizard Blades
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Armory Paladin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Metalworker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Blacksmith's Skill
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Wear // Tear
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Reprieve
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Chance for Glory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Unleash Fury
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Outmaneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thraben Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Burnout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Surge of Salvation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wild Slash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
United Battlefront
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shatter the Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Jolted Awake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sunfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aettir and Priwen
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Leyline Axe
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Prowler's Helm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Team Pennant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Paper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Batterbone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ring of Immortals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Infiltration Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Idolized
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Noble Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tavern Brawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Guild Artisan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Utility Lands
Secluded Starforge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vesuva
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Workshop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
41%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planar Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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