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

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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Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Abunas
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Argentum Armor
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Super State
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
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