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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #295
324decks
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
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Flashback
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion310 decks324 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion279 decks324 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion297 decks324 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion265 decks324 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion257 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion253 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion267 decks324 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion226 decks324 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion227 decks324 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion212 decks324 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion273 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion235 decks324 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion225 decks324 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion215 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion205 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion197 decks324 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion191 decks324 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion187 decks324 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion186 decks324 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion186 decks324 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion238 decks324 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion167 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion159 decks324 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion119 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion95 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion86 decks324 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion63 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion63 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion186 decks324 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion181 decks324 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion180 decks324 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion160 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion127 decks277 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion133 decks324 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion123 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion117 decks324 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion113 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion111 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion106 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion102 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion96 decks324 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion90 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion36 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion27 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion180 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion132 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion128 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion118 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion100 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion97 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion73 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion62 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion50 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion77 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion186 decks324 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion184 decks324 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion179 decks324 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion130 decks273 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion152 decks324 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion146 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion142 decks324 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion133 decks323 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion129 decks324 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion122 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion119 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion116 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion113 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion112 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion101 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion90 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion87 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion85 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion84 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion74 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion59 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion72 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion72 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion59 decks276 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion68 decks319 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion67 decks320 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion66 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion63 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion51 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion57 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion57 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion56 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion50 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion48 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion152 decks324 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion125 decks324 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion84 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion36 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion71 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion176 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion160 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion157 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion131 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion115 decks324 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion112 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion112 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion103 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion99 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion86 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion48 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion309 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion242 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion159 decks324 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion147 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion114 decks324 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion113 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion59 decks319 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion315 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion310 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion299 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion243 decks324 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion222 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion202 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion191 decks324 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion180 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion156 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion133 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion131 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion115 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion96 decks324 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion88 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion78 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion73 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion66 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion63 decks324 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion61 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion61 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
-19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion56 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
4%synergy