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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rank #1,519
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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
Hidden Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Mycon
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Virulent Emissary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Shroofus Sproutsire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Artifact Mutation
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Aura Mutation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Harmony
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Naya Charm
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Uncle's Musings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Pennon Blade
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Crown of Gondor
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mage Slayer
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of Valor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Fungal Plots
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Team Avatar
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Leader
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Bear Umbra
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Raised by Giants
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Bravado
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Idolized
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Pain for All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Mask
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Almost Perfect
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Needle Spires
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-20%synergy