Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Core 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
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Basilisk Collar
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Strong Back
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Inventory Management
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
All That Glitters
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Path to Exile
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Blasphemous Act
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Armory Paladin
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Idolized
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Mister Gutsy
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Gunner Conscript
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ian the Reckless
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Professor Hojo
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Maximus, Knight Apparent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Robots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Technodrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Valorous Stance
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Break Down
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Megaton's Fate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Wake the Past
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Junk Jet
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Fireshrieker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Explorer's Scope
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Power Fist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Brass Knuckles
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Bow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fiendlash
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Grim Reaper's Sprint
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Wild Growth
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Well Rested
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Fertile Ground
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Rancor
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Sticky Fingers
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Almost Perfect
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Abundant Growth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Animal Friend
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Mask
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Junktown
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Rootbound Crag
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Canopy Vista
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Cinder Glade
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Mossfire Valley
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Triumph
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Plenty
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Abandon
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Scattered Groves
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Ash Barrens
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy