Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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Turbulent Steppe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Fields of Strife
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
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