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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Thran Power Suit
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Pariah
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sequestered Stash
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy