Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful (Commander)

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Kíli the Resourceful
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ekthi, Contaminator Priest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Arkenstone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Queen of Dale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion181 decks243 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion199 decks243 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
72%inclusion176 decks243 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion168 decks243 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion185 decks243 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
62%inclusion150 decks243 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion147 decks243 decks
51%synergy
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion141 decks243 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion151 decks243 decks
49%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
49%inclusion119 decks243 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion189 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion151 decks243 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion150 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion136 decks243 decks
42%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
53%inclusion129 decks243 decks
41%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
53%inclusion128 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion126 decks243 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion124 decks243 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion122 decks243 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion121 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion82 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion76 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion55 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion52 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion117 decks243 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
42%inclusion103 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion97 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
37%inclusion91 decks243 decks
30%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
36%inclusion88 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
33%inclusion79 decks243 decks
29%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
32%inclusion77 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion73 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf the White
30%inclusion72 decks243 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
28%inclusion69 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
28%inclusion67 decks243 decks
27%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
28%inclusion67 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
-13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
-12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion96 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion81 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion69 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion59 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion48 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
41%inclusion100 decks243 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
-15%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Glory
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion115 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
46%inclusion112 decks243 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion102 decks243 decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion97 decks243 decks
37%synergy
Lost Jitte
38%inclusion93 decks243 decks
37%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
34%inclusion82 decks243 decks
31%synergy
Godsend
33%inclusion80 decks243 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion78 decks243 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion76 decks243 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion72 decks243 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
29%inclusion71 decks243 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion63 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion61 decks243 decks
-35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion59 decks243 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion52 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Oketra's Monument
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
-9%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Captain America's Shield
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
11%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Crown of Gondor
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion107 decks243 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion93 decks243 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Fist
35%inclusion84 decks243 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion66 decks243 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion61 decks243 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion53 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion53 decks243 decks
-11%synergy
Day of Destiny
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Armored Ascension
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Basri Ket
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
5%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
64%inclusion155 decks243 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
59%inclusion143 decks243 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
51%inclusion124 decks243 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion123 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion121 decks243 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion108 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
39%inclusion94 decks243 decks
27%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion92 decks243 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion91 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Kor Haven
37%inclusion89 decks243 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion66 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion51 decks243 decks
21%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
-15%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
-21%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Rath's Edge
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion202 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion106 decks243 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion85 decks243 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion69 decks213 decks
28%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion55 decks243 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion25 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
-17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion232 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
60%inclusion145 decks243 decks
54%synergy
The Grey Havens
50%inclusion121 decks243 decks
48%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
34%inclusion83 decks243 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion55 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
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