Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Kíli the Resourceful
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thorin Oakenshield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
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Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Heartfire Hero
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Surge of Salvation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Out
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Arc Reactor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
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