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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rank #2,408
24decks
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
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Danitha Capashen, Paragon
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
On Serra's Wings
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Hyena Umbra
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Disenchant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Loyal Warhound
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Claim Jumper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn, Guardian Angel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bushi Tenderfoot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Surge Conductor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
MJ, Rising Star
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hero of Iroas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Reprieve
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Brave the Elements
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dawn Charm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sudden Strike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gods Willing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Slash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Helping Hand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Revoke Existence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Patch Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
United Battlefront
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Haunted Cloak
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Eater of Virtue
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Crown of Gondor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Team Pennant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Vecna
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Brass Knuckles
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Forebear's Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Godsend
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brawler's Plate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Day of Destiny
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Fist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Gift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Armored Ascension
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pentarch Ward
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Holy Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Battle Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Alliance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dog Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Minimus Containment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Duty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shield of Duty and Reason
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pariah
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Arrest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Face of Divinity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Stoneskin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insignia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Faith Unbroken
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ossification
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spectra Ward
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gryff's Boon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Grand Entryway // Elegant Rotunda
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Basri Ket
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Rath's Edge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
The Irencrag
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Celestus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Countryside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy