Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Dovin's Veto
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ionize
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Delay
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Key to the Vault
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lost Jitte
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-31%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
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