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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Swordsman's Steel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Arc Reactor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Captain America's Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Hero
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Robots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Academic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Palm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Turtles Forever
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Rip Apart
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Prowler's Helm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Experimental Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Iron Man Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Legion Leadership
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
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