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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Clive RosfieldArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Clive Rosfield

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Rank #2,188
36decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Silence
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Helm of the Host
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Grand Abolisher
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Entomb
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Mox Diamond
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Voice of Victory
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Welder
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
________ Goblin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Agent of Erebos
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Chance for Glory
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Soul Partition
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Rite of Flame
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Molten Duplication
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Heat Shimmer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-34%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Grinding Station
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Sunforger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Worldslayer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Static Prison
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Thirst
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Reality
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Obsession
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Lotus Petal
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
80%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Spire of Industry
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-65%synergy
Mountain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-66%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-70%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Savai Triome
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy