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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #293
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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
Turbulent Steppe
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.8%inclusion3 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion300 decks314 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion288 decks314 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion269 decks314 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion255 decks314 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion246 decks314 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion249 decks314 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion258 decks314 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion217 decks314 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion217 decks314 decks
59%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion201 decks314 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion265 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion229 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion218 decks314 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion209 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion201 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion190 decks314 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion184 decks314 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion181 decks314 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion181 decks314 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion180 decks314 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion225 decks314 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion159 decks314 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion152 decks314 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion113 decks314 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion93 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion70 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion61 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion172 decks314 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion172 decks314 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion154 decks314 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion123 decks266 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion129 decks314 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion117 decks314 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion117 decks314 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion112 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion109 decks314 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion104 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion97 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion96 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion68 decks314 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion66 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion53 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion51 decks313 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion48 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion47 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion41 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion41 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion37 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion28 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion171 decks314 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion128 decks314 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion117 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion113 decks314 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion95 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion92 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion70 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion62 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion58 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion55 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion53 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion52 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion44 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion37 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion34 decks313 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion33 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion72 decks314 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion47 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion31 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion179 decks314 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion178 decks314 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion175 decks314 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion150 decks314 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion122 decks262 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion146 decks314 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion139 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion129 decks313 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion126 decks314 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion121 decks314 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion115 decks314 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion115 decks314 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion111 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion105 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion100 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion83 decks314 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion74 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion73 decks313 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion72 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion60 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion68 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion66 decks309 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion66 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion62 decks314 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion60 decks313 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion59 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion53 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion53 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion52 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion48 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion46 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion46 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion179 decks314 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion149 decks314 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion118 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion83 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion37 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.9%inclusion28 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion19 decks313 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Timely Ward
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion66 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion170 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion153 decks314 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion153 decks314 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion126 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion111 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion110 decks314 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion106 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion104 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion94 decks314 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion81 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion41 decks314 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion299 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion234 decks314 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion152 decks314 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion145 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion108 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion104 decks314 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion57 decks309 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion41 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion305 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion300 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion289 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion234 decks314 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion215 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion196 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion183 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion173 decks314 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion151 decks314 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion129 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion127 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion109 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion86 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion73 decks309 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion70 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion67 decks314 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion65 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion62 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion62 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion59 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion55 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion53 decks314 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion52 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion47 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion37 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion28 decks314 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
-8%synergy