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

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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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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Leyline Axe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Kor Haven
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Farewell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Serra Ascendant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the White
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Valkyrie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dawn's Truce
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Get Lost
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bovine Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Abandon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Wrath of God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Catastrophe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ravages of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Armageddon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lost Jitte
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Godsend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Seriema
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-46%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
O-Naginata
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Crackdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Minas Tirith
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Frostwalk Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mox Amber
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
The Irencrag
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
The Grey Havens
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
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