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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Erode
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion191 decks250 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion201 decks250 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion176 decks250 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion177 decks250 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion193 decks250 decks
59%synergy
Colossus Hammer
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
56%synergy
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion150 decks250 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion155 decks250 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion146 decks250 decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion141 decks250 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion195 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion162 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
55%inclusion137 decks250 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion135 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion135 decks250 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion127 decks244 decks
48%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
51%inclusion124 decks244 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion126 decks250 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion125 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion59 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion66 decks147 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion99 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Gandalf the White
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Spirited Companion
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion88 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Glory
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Luxior, Giada's Gift
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
45%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion103 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Lost Jitte
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Godsend
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
-35%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
11%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Excalibur II
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Day of Destiny
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Armored Ascension
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Basri Ket
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
64%inclusion160 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
61%inclusion152 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
50%inclusion125 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion124 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion106 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion96 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Kor Haven
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion94 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion93 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
21%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
-21%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Rath's Edge
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion206 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion116 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
35%inclusion63 decks181 decks
31%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion59 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion239 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
57%inclusion143 decks250 decks
51%synergy
The Grey Havens
48%inclusion120 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion81 decks244 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
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