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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua RosfieldArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield

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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Argentum Armor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Blood Moon
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power . . .
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
The Irencrag
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy