Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce (Commander) - Expensive Curses

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Rank #2,204
3decks
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
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Overlord of the Balemurk
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Starfield Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armory Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agent of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Witch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faithbound Judge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Auramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Academy Rector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Peacekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fire Covenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Incursion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Doom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Resurgent Belief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Obliterate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sram's Expertise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rise to Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Overwhelming Splendor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cruel Reality
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Ghostly Prison
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Thirst
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Maddening Hex
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Vitality
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Conformity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Sphere of Safety
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Obsession
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Manabarbs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Leeches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Soul Snare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Opalescence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Chaos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oubliette
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dawn of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Greater Auramancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Prismatic Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Boros Garrison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Horizon of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy