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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Arc Reactor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Panther Habit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Hero
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Turtles Forever
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Prowler's Helm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Captain America's Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Iron Man Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
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