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

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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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Blackblade Reforged
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Inventors' Fair
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Shadowspear
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Kor Haven
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Flowering of the White Tree
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
62%synergy
The Ozolith
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Zack Fair
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
G'raha Tia
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Gandalf the White
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Warhound
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Peregrine Dynamo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Brave the Elements
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Fateful Absence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Search for Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mass Calcify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
The Seriema
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Heroes' Podium
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Lost Jitte
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Oketra's Monument
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Godsend
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-42%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Triumph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Eater of Virtue
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Crown of Gondor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spear of Heliod
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Legion's Landing
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Flaming Fist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Day of Destiny
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Forge Anew
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Basri Ket
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Wanderer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Rath's Edge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Dark Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Relic of Legends
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Nyx Lotus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
The Grey Havens
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Paliano, the High City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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