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 #2,167
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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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Silence
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Helm of the Host
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Esper Sentinel
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Opposition Agent
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
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Dark Ritual
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Grand Abolisher
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Entomb
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Imperial Seal
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
________ Goblin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Punk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Warren Soultrader
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Pact
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Ad Nauseam
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Soul Partition
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Get Lost
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Rite of Flame
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Molten Duplication
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Heat Shimmer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%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
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Grinding Station
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Colossus Hammer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Null Rod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
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
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Static Prison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stony Silence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Thirst
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Lotus Petal
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Grim Monolith
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Mox Amber
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mana Crypt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-25%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
-26%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%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
Plateau
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
82%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Plains
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-67%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-69%synergy
Swamp
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-76%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy