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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rank #1,541
74decks
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
Suspend Aggression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Joined Researchers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
70%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Shroofus Sproutsire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Mycon
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Artifact Mutation
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Aura Mutation
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Harmony
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Naya Charm
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Pennon Blade
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Crown of Gondor
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Mage Slayer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of Valor
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Assault Suit
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Impact Tremors
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Fungal Plots
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Leader
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Team Avatar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Colossification
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Raised by Giants
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Bravado
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Almost Perfect
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Mask
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Canopy Cover
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Gavony Township
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Raging Ravine
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Stomping Ground
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Scattered Groves
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy