Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Nettlecyst
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
All That Glitters
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Ocelot Pride
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Helitrooper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cranial Plating
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Batterskull
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thief's Knife
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Riddles
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Phantom Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sheltered by Ghosts
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Nerd Rage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Shielded by Faith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Research
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Curious Obsession
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chains of Custody
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Whispers
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Diamond City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Island
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Raffine's Tower
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy