Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Artifacts

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thorin, Mountain-king
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Note
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion164 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion118 decks177 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion117 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion112 decks177 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion132 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion115 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion103 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion101 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion62 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Brass Squire
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Welder
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion66 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion94 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion88 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion74 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion74 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion162 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion138 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion171 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion169 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion159 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion70 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-5%synergy