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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #293
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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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Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Amy Rose
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Wear // Tear
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
The Irencrag
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy