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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #302
398decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Fields of Strife
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Harsh Annotation
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion342 decks398 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion322 decks398 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion274 decks398 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion277 decks398 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion253 decks398 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion240 decks398 decks
51%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion215 decks398 decks
48%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion219 decks398 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion217 decks398 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion232 decks398 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion287 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion261 decks398 decks
-0%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion227 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion223 decks398 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion211 decks398 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion206 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion205 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion194 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion193 decks398 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion179 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion170 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Champion of the Flame
25%inclusion98 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
24%inclusion96 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion80 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-13%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Selfless Samurai
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
44%inclusion176 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion146 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion130 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion127 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion96 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Condemn
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion24 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion98 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion80 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
41%inclusion163 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion155 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion153 decks398 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion145 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion137 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion132 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion119 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion119 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion115 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion113 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion102 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion95 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion86 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Plate Armor
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion60 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion73 decks396 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion60 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion51 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Valkas
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion101 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion238 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion162 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion153 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Needle Spires
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion342 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion277 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion195 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion137 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion397 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion391 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion339 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion194 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion181 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion133 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion113 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion112 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion101 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
-22%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-15%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
3%synergy