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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Rank #2,054
85decks
As CommanderArdenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistEsior, Wardwing FamiliarAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
78%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Nettlecyst
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Thran Power Suit
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
67%synergy
The Key to the Vault
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion71 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hatut Zeraze Strike Force
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fumble
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Eagle Vision
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Echo Storm
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Fireshrieker
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Leyline Axe
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Mystery Key
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Batterskull
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Goggles of Night
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Empyrial Plate
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Holy Avenger
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Staggering Insight
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Secret Invasion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mutavault
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Conclave
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Island
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test