Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel (Commander) - Core

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Rank #4,001
7decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Mace of the Valiant
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Resurrection Orb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Blade of Selves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Colossus Hammer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Attendant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Auriok Windwalker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Bounty Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Metallic Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Condemnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goldnight Commander
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scrib Nibblers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Alms Collector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pack Rat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Kabira Takedown
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cloudshift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flicker of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Draugr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Foul-Tongue Shriek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Long Road Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Incursion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Szat's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shatter the Sky
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Consumption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Makindi Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Danse Macabre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gruesome Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plague of Vermin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Essence Harvest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cranial Plating
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Pennon Blade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mortarpod
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Grafted Wargear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tome of Legends
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Masamune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lashwrithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skinwing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raven Wings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strandwalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
O-Naginata
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flayer Husk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trading Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sickleslicer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fallen Ideal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Gift of Immortality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Champions from Beyond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sunbond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Valor in Akros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gift of Doom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Haunted One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Far Traveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shade's Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shambling Vent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Restless Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tectonic Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Forge of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swarmyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mudflat Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mutavault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Orzhov Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Makindi Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy