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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rank #1,566
92decks
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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Choreographed Sparks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
90%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
86%synergy
Helm of the Host
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Delighted Halfling
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Skullclamp
90%inclusion83 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Finale of Devastation
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Chord of Calling
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
91%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
91%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Worldly Tutor
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Crop Rotation
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Archon of Emeria
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Elvish Mystic
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Llanowar Elves
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Endurance
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Solitude
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Collector Ouphe
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Aven Interrupter
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda, Font of Blessings
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Guardian
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Moon
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Silence
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Veil of Summer
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Get Lost
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Redirect Lightning
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Surge of Salvation
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-30%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Soul Partition
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-33%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Rending Volley
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Rhythm
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Time of Need
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Null Rod
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Staff of Titania
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Birthing Pod
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Lothlórien Blade
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Disruptor Flute
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fishing Gear
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Wild Growth
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Deafening Silence
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
60%synergy
High Noon
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Stony Silence
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Rest in Peace
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Field
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Root Maze
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Earthcraft
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Shifting Woodland
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-34%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plateau
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Savannah
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Arid Mesa
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Temple Garden
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
82%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
78%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Plains
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
-31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Forest
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
-36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-78%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-33%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy