Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron (Commander) - Upgraded

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Game Over
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Super Shredder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Hero of Iroas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Monk Idealist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Auramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Demon's Disciple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vincent Valentine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Stinging Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Crush Contraband
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overkill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Diresight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Day of Judgment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Damnation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Villainous Wrath
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shatter the Sky
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Doomskar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Depopulate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Final Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Craving
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Winds of Rath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Ultima
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ambition's Cost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hour of Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Fireshrieker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wand of Orcus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Timely Ward
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Summoner's Sending
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Greater Auramancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
True Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Thirst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy