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
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Quintessential Katana
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion159 decks173 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion154 decks173 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion153 decks173 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion129 decks173 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion136 decks173 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion128 decks173 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion124 decks173 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
66%inclusion114 decks173 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion123 decks173 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion117 decks173 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion145 decks173 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion136 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion126 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion119 decks173 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion117 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion112 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion111 decks173 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion110 decks173 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion103 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion101 decks173 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion96 decks173 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion93 decks173 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion85 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion83 decks173 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion75 decks173 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion61 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion60 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion56 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion50 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
46%inclusion80 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion79 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion65 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion99 decks173 decks
51%synergy
Nettlecyst
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion85 decks173 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion80 decks173 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion79 decks173 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion67 decks173 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion66 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion66 decks173 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion60 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
54%inclusion94 decks173 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion77 decks173 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion53 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion120 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
59%inclusion102 decks173 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion93 decks173 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion70 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion166 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion144 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion95 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion83 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion168 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion166 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion163 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion130 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion126 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion99 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion95 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion87 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion71 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion71 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion67 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion66 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
2%synergy