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

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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
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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion168 decks187 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion168 decks187 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion163 decks187 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion137 decks187 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion145 decks187 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion140 decks187 decks
63%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion126 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion133 decks187 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion132 decks187 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion129 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion156 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion150 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion136 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion130 decks187 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion126 decks187 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
65%inclusion121 decks187 decks
54%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion121 decks187 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion119 decks187 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion119 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion108 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion66 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion106 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion104 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion100 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion89 decks187 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion88 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion83 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion67 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion58 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion96 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion91 decks187 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion87 decks187 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion87 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion63 decks156 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion72 decks187 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion72 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion72 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion58 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion45 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion100 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion125 decks187 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
60%inclusion113 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion96 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion76 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion66 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion179 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion152 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion104 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion92 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion182 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion180 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion176 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion140 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion139 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion108 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion105 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion94 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion80 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion79 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion78 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion75 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion58 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion49 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-3%synergy