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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #295
98decks
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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Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Flashback
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Rip Apart
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-14%synergy