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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #303
104decks
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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Swordsman's Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Iron Man Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion99 decks104 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion98 decks104 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion90 decks104 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion87 decks104 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion83 decks104 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion88 decks104 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion78 decks104 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion86 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion77 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion68 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion78 decks104 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Super State
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion97 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion99 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion97 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion96 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion78 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion65 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy