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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rank #2,425
25decks
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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowspear
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Inventors' Fair
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Kor Haven
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Serra Ascendant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the White
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Search for Glory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Lost Jitte
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Leyline Axe
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
The Seriema
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Skateboard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-44%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Heroes' Podium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Flaming Fist
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Super State
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Deafening Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Day of Destiny
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Rule of Law
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Curse of Vitality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Seam Rip
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Idyllic Grange
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rath's Edge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dark Depths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Mox Opal
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
The Grey Havens
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy