Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Rank #2,114
3decks
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coin of Mastery
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Tribute Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Chief Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sphinx of the Steel Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Arcbound Slith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tidehollow Sculler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scuttlemutt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Steel Hellkite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scuttling Doom Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etched Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Master Transmuter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armory Automaton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fumble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Day of Judgment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Braingeyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Light and Shadow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Key to the Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Helm of the Host
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Argentum Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Worldslayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Immortal Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Infiltration Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Riddles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mindslaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Assault Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aether Vial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Psychic Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Oblivion Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Redemption Arc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Ancient Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Vault of Whispers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rishadan Port
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Darkslick Shores
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy