Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
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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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Robe of the Archmagi
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Shadowspear
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Loyal Retainers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invisible Stalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heartfire Hero
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Salvage Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Timestream Navigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Silence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Chain of Vapor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Brain Freeze
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unexplained Absence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Recommission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Search for Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Leyline Axe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Celestial Armor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thran Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-44%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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