Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander) - Upgraded

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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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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Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Return to Dust
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Leonin Abunas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Shikari
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kor Duelist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Steel Seraph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kitesail Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Kor Outfitter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sunblast Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Kor Skyfisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kitesail Cleric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawnglare Invoker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Gingerbrute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kor Aeronaut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combat Thresher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Samurai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cliff Threader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Keeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kor Sanctifiers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Inner Sky
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Automated Artificer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Signal Pest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Threader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Etched Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Calamity's Wake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wing Shards
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Death Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Find
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Condemn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Strands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Resistance Reunited
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Divine Reckoning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Mass Production
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Organic Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Explorer's Scope
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Plate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Celestial Armor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
World Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mirror Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Strata Scythe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kusari-Gama
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Godsend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Campfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Captain's Hook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Super State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Renewal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Holy Mantle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Armored Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rule of Law
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Banishing Light
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Oblivion Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Search the Premises
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Asha's Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Reverie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spectra Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Secluded Steppe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Desert of the True
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
The Fair Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drifting Meadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Star Compass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planar Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
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