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

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lavaleaper
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion165 decks179 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion157 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion135 decks179 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion133 decks179 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion141 decks179 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion118 decks179 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion115 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion115 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion105 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion114 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion140 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion135 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion114 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion108 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion103 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion98 decks179 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion98 decks179 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
49%inclusion87 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion72 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion62 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion70 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion88 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion85 decks179 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion84 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
51%inclusion91 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion104 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion164 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion137 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion173 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion171 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion160 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion123 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion105 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion93 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion91 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy