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
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Tomik, Orzhov Lawmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Lightshield Expert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion178 decks240 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion197 decks240 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion175 decks240 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion163 decks240 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion182 decks240 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
62%inclusion148 decks240 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion144 decks240 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
63%inclusion151 decks240 decks
50%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion137 decks240 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion125 decks240 decks
48%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion187 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion150 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion149 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion134 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
53%inclusion127 decks240 decks
44%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
53%inclusion126 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion119 decks240 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion118 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
48%inclusion115 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion82 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion114 decks240 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
42%inclusion100 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion87 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
35%inclusion85 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
32%inclusion76 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31%inclusion74 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf the White
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
27%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Spirited Companion
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion78 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion58 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Erode
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Loyal Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
40%inclusion97 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
-16%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion113 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Lost Jitte
38%inclusion91 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Godsend
33%inclusion78 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion74 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
-35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
12%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Crown of Gondor
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion107 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion91 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Fist
35%inclusion84 decks240 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Day of Destiny
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Noble Heritage
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Armored Ascension
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Basri Ket
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
63%inclusion152 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
58%inclusion140 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion121 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion118 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion106 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion91 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion90 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Kor Haven
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
21%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
-15%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
-22%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Rath's Edge
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion199 decks240 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion105 decks240 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion84 decks240 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
28%synergy
The Irencrag
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-16%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
The Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion229 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
59%inclusion142 decks240 decks
53%synergy
The Grey Havens
49%inclusion117 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
34%inclusion82 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
2%synergy
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