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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #293
31decks
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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
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Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hushbringer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Combat Celebrant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gingerbrute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fork
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Super State
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
High Noon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy