Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh (Commander) - Artifacts

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua RosfieldArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield

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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Vibranium Energy Daggers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion163 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion158 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion143 decks180 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion116 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion112 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion110 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion102 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion66 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion91 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion85 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion52 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion104 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion165 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion141 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion174 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion172 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion162 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion93 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-6%synergy