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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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
88%synergy
Urza's Saga
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Sunforger
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moon
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Silence
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Orim's Chant
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Final Fortune
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Chance for Glory
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tithe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Seize the Day
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Warrior's Oath
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Thran Power Suit
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Fighter Class
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Deafening Silence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
High Noon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Stony Silence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Amber
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Monolith
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Paradise Mantle
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-36%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
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