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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rank #2,424
55decks
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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Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Mithril Coat
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf the White
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Selfless Savior
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Search for Glory
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Split Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Luxior, Giada's Gift
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Godsend
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Lost Jitte
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
The Seriema
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Super State
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Day of Destiny
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Umbra
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Pariah
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Armored Ascension
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Basri Ket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Kor Haven
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rath's Edge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
38%synergy
The Grey Havens
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy