Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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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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Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
The Reality Chip
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Riddlesmith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Stubborn Denial
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Get Lost
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Eagle Vision
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reverse Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Echo Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winged Words
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Leyline Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
The Key to the Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rover Blades
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mystery Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Holy Avenger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power . . .
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Den
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Witch's Clinic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cathedral of War
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Monumental Henge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Starforge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Restless Anchorage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Gate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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