Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rank #1,562
930decks
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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
3.6%inclusion3 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Forum Filibuster
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Suspend Aggression
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Erode
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion772 decks930 decks
76%synergy
Skullclamp
71%inclusion660 decks930 decks
56%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
56%inclusion519 decks930 decks
55%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion514 decks930 decks
51%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
60%inclusion557 decks930 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion541 decks930 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion454 decks930 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion438 decks930 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion408 decks930 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion421 decks930 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion661 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion564 decks930 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion474 decks930 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion443 decks930 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion437 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
45%inclusion414 decks930 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion403 decks930 decks
40%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion395 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion363 decks930 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion359 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion321 decks930 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion204 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion203 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion166 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion162 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion156 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion144 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion101 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion90 decks930 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.5%inclusion88 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion353 decks930 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion339 decks930 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion335 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion295 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion268 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion259 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion135 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion249 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion244 decks930 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
26%inclusion243 decks930 decks
23%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
24%inclusion225 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion214 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion212 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion207 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
22%inclusion202 decks930 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion174 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion167 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion165 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion164 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion161 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion157 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion150 decks919 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion150 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion147 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
14%inclusion134 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion132 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion128 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion125 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda, Font of Blessings
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion119 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
13%inclusion117 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
12%inclusion106 decks869 decks
7%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion112 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion110 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
12%inclusion108 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
11%inclusion105 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
11%inclusion105 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion65 decks580 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion104 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
11%inclusion101 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
11%inclusion99 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion98 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Endurance
10%inclusion95 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion91 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
9.4%inclusion87 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.2%inclusion86 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
9.1%inclusion85 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.0%inclusion84 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.8%inclusion82 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
33%inclusion303 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion266 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion263 decks930 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion259 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
27%inclusion252 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion229 decks930 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion216 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion177 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion160 decks918 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15%inclusion139 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion131 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion119 decks930 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion112 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
12%inclusion108 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion99 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion94 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion93 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion91 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion91 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion91 decks930 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Harmony
10%inclusion89 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Artifact Mutation
10%inclusion89 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion89 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion81 decks870 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion82 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
8.7%inclusion81 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Aura Mutation
7.8%inclusion73 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.8%inclusion73 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion72 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion71 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion63 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion55 decks824 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion57 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion49 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
33%inclusion304 decks930 decks
-15%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion259 decks930 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion220 decks930 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion209 decks930 decks
-27%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
20%inclusion184 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion183 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion182 decks930 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion164 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion132 decks930 decks
-13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion90 decks930 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.3%inclusion53 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.0%inclusion83 decks918 decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.9%inclusion83 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion80 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.8%inclusion72 decks918 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion70 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion66 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion54 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion53 decks919 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion53 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion47 decks930 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
37%inclusion345 decks930 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion319 decks930 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
34%inclusion317 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion281 decks930 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion276 decks930 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
29%inclusion270 decks930 decks
24%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
28%inclusion262 decks930 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion255 decks930 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion248 decks930 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion247 decks930 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion247 decks930 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion121 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion223 decks930 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion214 decks930 decks
-3%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion209 decks930 decks
22%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion208 decks930 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
21%inclusion199 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion192 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion177 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion174 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion168 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion162 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion80 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
16%inclusion152 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion151 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion147 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion146 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion138 decks890 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion143 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion136 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion127 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion126 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion100 decks748 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Titania
13%inclusion121 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion84 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion116 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion116 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion58 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion110 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion100 decks888 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion102 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Pennon Blade
11%inclusion102 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Gondor
11%inclusion101 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion99 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion99 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion98 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion85 decks890 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.4%inclusion87 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion346 decks930 decks
32%synergy
Wild Growth
35%inclusion329 decks930 decks
27%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion251 decks930 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion247 decks930 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion230 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion205 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion204 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion201 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion151 decks919 decks
13%synergy
Deafening Silence
16%inclusion146 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion139 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
15%inclusion137 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion128 decks930 decks
12%synergy
High Noon
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion118 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion106 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion102 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.5%inclusion88 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.8%inclusion82 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion77 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
8.3%inclusion77 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Stony Silence
8.2%inclusion76 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.7%inclusion72 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Fungal Plots
7.2%inclusion67 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Colossification
6.8%inclusion63 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.7%inclusion62 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.5%inclusion60 decks930 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion58 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion50 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion47 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.1%inclusion47 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.8%inclusion54 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion336 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion289 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion231 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion219 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion166 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion136 decks930 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion133 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion106 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion102 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion93 decks930 decks
-8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10%inclusion93 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion67 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.6%inclusion61 decks918 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion50 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion819 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion616 decks930 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion138 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion131 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion106 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion99 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.2%inclusion76 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion72 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion71 decks930 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion65 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion874 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion864 decks930 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion863 decks930 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion774 decks930 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion566 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion510 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion507 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion496 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion411 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion394 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion390 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion364 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion348 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion337 decks930 decks
-18%synergy
Spire Garden
35%inclusion327 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
35%inclusion322 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
35%inclusion321 decks930 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion318 decks930 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion316 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
34%inclusion316 decks930 decks
-15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion314 decks930 decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion301 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion275 decks930 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion225 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion223 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion219 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion219 decks930 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion219 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion196 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion196 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion192 decks930 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion188 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion181 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion160 decks918 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion155 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion153 decks930 decks
-14%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion151 decks919 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion150 decks919 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion151 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion151 decks930 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion149 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion142 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion135 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion133 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion120 decks930 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion118 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion112 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion107 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion106 decks930 decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion105 decks930 decks
-10%synergy