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

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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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Agent Bishop, Man in Black
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Codsworth, Handy Helper
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Shadowspear
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Mithril Coat
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf the White
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Destined White Mage
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Personify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Godsend
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
The Seriema
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Pearl Medallion
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Lost Jitte
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Oketra's Monument
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eater of Virtue
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Podium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Spear of Heliod
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Flaming Fist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Super State
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hyena Umbra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Noble Heritage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Day of Destiny
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Search for Dagger
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Aurification
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Minas Tirith
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Kor Haven
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rath's Edge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Baldur's Gate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
The Irencrag
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Signet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Relic of Legends
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
The Grey Havens
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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