Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Drossclaw
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Cranial Plating
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Glimmer Lens
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Starnheim Courser
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mandibular Kite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Requisition Raid
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
All That Glitters
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Batterbone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Hybrid
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Slith
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Bruiser
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Fiend
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Iron Apprentice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Condor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mindless Automaton
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Worker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Redemption Choir
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Hexavus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Lancer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Clockwork Dragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dalek Drone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Meteor Golem
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Deathless Pilot
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Soul Manipulation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Utter End
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fumble
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Launch Mishap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Obscura Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Hindering Light
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Thraben Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Boon of Safety
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Exploit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ride's End
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spin Out
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Get Out
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Honor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
One Last Job
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Damn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Flay Essence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sunfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tune Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Biorganic Carapace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Riddles
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Barbed Spike
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bonehoard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Kemba's Banner
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Scytheclaw
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Glider Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phantom Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Trading Post
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Coat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Gold Pan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Forge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Blade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Shop
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
White Mage's Staff
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thief's Knife
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Web-Shooters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Skinwing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flayer Husk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Costume Closet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Scanship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Dirgecraft
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell Gravship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Ethereal Armor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lofty Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sage's Reverie
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chains of Custody
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Eel Umbra
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dog Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Future Flight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Twisted Embrace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Read
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Astral Wingspan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Faith Unbroken
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arcanum Wings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Pit of Offerings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Solar Array
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Honored Heirloom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Esper Panorama
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Promising Vein
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Soured Springs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Murky Sewer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy