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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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
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17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
67%synergy
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77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
50%synergy
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51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
47%synergy
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85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
44%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
9%synergy
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23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
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48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
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29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
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13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
9%synergy
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18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
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Generous Gift
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Abrade
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
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6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
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-4%synergy
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28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
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26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
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5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Arc Reactor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
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