Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Torgal, Clive's Companion (Commander)

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Torgal, Clive's Companion
Rank #2,424
248decks
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
Erode
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion189 decks248 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion197 decks248 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion175 decks248 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion174 decks248 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion192 decks248 decks
59%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion151 decks248 decks
56%synergy
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion150 decks248 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion153 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion140 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion143 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion193 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion161 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion152 decks248 decks
25%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
55%inclusion137 decks248 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion133 decks248 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion132 decks248 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion125 decks241 decks
48%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
51%inclusion123 decks241 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion124 decks248 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion123 decks248 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion90 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion106 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion99 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
40%inclusion98 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion89 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
32%inclusion79 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf the White
30%inclusion75 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion75 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
30%inclusion75 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
28%inclusion69 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion69 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion68 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion67 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion66 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
-12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Spirited Companion
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
-13%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion88 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion69 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion45 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Search for Glory
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Luxior, Giada's Gift
49%inclusion121 decks248 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion116 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
45%inclusion111 decks248 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion103 decks248 decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Lost Jitte
40%inclusion99 decks248 decks
39%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
32%synergy
Godsend
34%inclusion85 decks248 decks
33%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
34%inclusion84 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion83 decks248 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion79 decks248 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
-34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
12%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
-11%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur II
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Crown of Gondor
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion111 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion99 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion82 decks248 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Day of Destiny
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
-9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Armored Ascension
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
3%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
65%inclusion160 decks248 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
61%inclusion152 decks248 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
50%inclusion125 decks248 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion123 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion122 decks248 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion107 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion95 decks248 decks
36%synergy
Kor Haven
38%inclusion94 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion94 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion92 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
21%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
-14%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
-21%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Rath's Edge
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
-11%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
-11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Dark Depths
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion204 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion114 decks248 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion90 decks248 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
31%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion59 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
-15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
-12%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion237 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
58%inclusion143 decks248 decks
52%synergy
The Grey Havens
48%inclusion119 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion80 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
-3%synergy