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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #295
44decks
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
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power . . .
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy