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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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Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Wear // Tear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Grand Abolisher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Buster Sword
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Shikari
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Emeria
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Aven Interrupter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fervent Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Silence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Pyroblast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Redirect Lightning
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Skullcrack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Worldslayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lost Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Deafening Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Noon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mistveil Plains
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Paradise Mantle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Plateau
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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