Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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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Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Zack Fair
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Peri Brown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Gaffer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Masako the Humorless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
The Destined White Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Flare of Fortitude
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Comeuppance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Elements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heroes' Podium
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
The Seriema
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Godsend
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Ooze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crown of Gondor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Super State
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Day of Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
On Serra's Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Lotus Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Karoo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
The Irencrag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-50%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
The Grey Havens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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