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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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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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Lorehold Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Harsh Annotation
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fields of Strife
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion349 decks406 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion330 decks406 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion284 decks406 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion283 decks406 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion260 decks406 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion243 decks406 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion222 decks406 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion224 decks406 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion223 decks406 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion229 decks406 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion297 decks406 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion269 decks406 decks
0%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion234 decks406 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion229 decks406 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion214 decks406 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion209 decks406 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion206 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion200 decks406 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion199 decks406 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion183 decks406 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.2%inclusion21 decks406 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion174 decks406 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion121 decks406 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion117 decks406 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion116 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion112 decks406 decks
23%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion104 decks406 decks
24%synergy
Champion of the Flame
25%inclusion100 decks406 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion98 decks406 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion88 decks406 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion87 decks406 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion84 decks406 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion84 decks406 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion82 decks406 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion77 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion72 decks406 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion72 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion71 decks406 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion68 decks406 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion67 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion66 decks406 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion64 decks406 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
15%inclusion61 decks406 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion57 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion58 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion57 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion57 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion53 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion49 decks406 decks
11%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion49 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion48 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion48 decks406 decks
-13%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion36 decks406 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.6%inclusion35 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.4%inclusion34 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion33 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.6%inclusion31 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.4%inclusion30 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.9%inclusion24 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
44%inclusion179 decks406 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion145 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion129 decks406 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion128 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion97 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion88 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion83 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion70 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion67 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion60 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion59 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion56 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion53 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion43 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion41 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion40 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion37 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion36 decks406 decks
-9%synergy
Condemn
7.9%inclusion32 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion28 decks366 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion30 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
-9%synergy
Bulk Up
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.7%inclusion27 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion22 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
31%inclusion126 decks406 decks
19%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion120 decks406 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion101 decks406 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion82 decks406 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion64 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion52 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion43 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
-3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.4%inclusion38 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.6%inclusion35 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion30 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion23 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.2%inclusion21 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion21 decks406 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
40%inclusion164 decks406 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion160 decks406 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion159 decks406 decks
35%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
37%inclusion152 decks406 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion148 decks406 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion137 decks406 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion136 decks406 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion133 decks406 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion127 decks406 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion123 decks406 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion123 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion120 decks406 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion116 decks406 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion113 decks406 decks
26%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion106 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion94 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion90 decks406 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion89 decks406 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion88 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Plate Armor
21%inclusion84 decks406 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion82 decks406 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion77 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion77 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion58 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion76 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion75 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion61 decks337 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion72 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion71 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion71 decks406 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion69 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion68 decks406 decks
16%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion65 decks406 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion63 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion62 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion58 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion53 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion51 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion47 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion44 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Valkas
10%inclusion41 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion41 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion169 decks406 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion105 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion105 decks406 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion90 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion85 decks406 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion71 decks406 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion64 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion60 decks406 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion59 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion48 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion47 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion42 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion44 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.4%inclusion38 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.9%inclusion32 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion28 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion21 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion21 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion49 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.6%inclusion35 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion245 decks406 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion167 decks406 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion160 decks406 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion124 decks406 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion118 decks406 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion56 decks406 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion55 decks406 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion44 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion37 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion34 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion32 decks406 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion32 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion30 decks406 decks
-5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion27 decks406 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion24 decks406 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion24 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.4%inclusion22 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion350 decks406 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion284 decks406 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion198 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion138 decks406 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion88 decks406 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion71 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion52 decks406 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.4%inclusion38 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion30 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion24 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion405 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion398 decks406 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion347 decks406 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion197 decks406 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion184 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion167 decks406 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion142 decks406 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion139 decks406 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion119 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion117 decks406 decks
-15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion102 decks406 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion102 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion90 decks406 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion88 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion87 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion87 decks406 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion80 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion74 decks406 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion74 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion66 decks406 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion61 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion58 decks406 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion56 decks406 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion53 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion51 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion37 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.6%inclusion31 decks406 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion28 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
6.7%inclusion27 decks406 decks
-6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
-14%synergy
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