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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rank #2,371
24decks
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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shadowspear
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Kor Haven
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Inventors' Fair
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Colossus Hammer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf the White
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Destined White Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Reprieve
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fleeting Flight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umezawa's Jitte
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Lost Jitte
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
The Seriema
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Godsend
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-47%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flaming Fist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Legion's Landing
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Day of Destiny
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Seam Rip
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Rath's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dark Depths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Amber
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
The Aetherspark
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Flagstones of Trokair
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
The Grey Havens
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy