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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #303
345decks
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
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Molecule Man
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Iron Man Armor
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion332 decks345 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion297 decks345 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion315 decks345 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion283 decks345 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion272 decks345 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion273 decks345 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion281 decks345 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion244 decks345 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion244 decks345 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion224 decks345 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion290 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion248 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion235 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion219 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion208 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion203 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion199 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion198 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion197 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion249 decks345 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion180 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion175 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion129 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion195 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion193 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion190 decks345 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion167 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion140 decks300 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion139 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion122 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion122 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Titan
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion194 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion136 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion121 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion102 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion100 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion193 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion192 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion143 decks296 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion160 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion152 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion148 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion140 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion133 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion109 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion66 decks299 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion61 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion72 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion71 decks341 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion56 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion197 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion162 decks345 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion134 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion189 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion173 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion140 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion113 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
8%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion329 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion260 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion167 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion155 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion118 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion59 decks341 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion335 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion331 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion318 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion259 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion236 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion219 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion194 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion163 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion140 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion85 decks341 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
-20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy