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

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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Masterwork of Ingenuity
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Boros Charm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Invisible Stalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Etched Champion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Chance for Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fateful Absence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insult // Injury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Nettlecyst
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Team Pennant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Batterbone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Storm the Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-42%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
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