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

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-12%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.8%inclusion4 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Pursue the Past
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
0.8%inclusion1 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion703 decks744 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion666 decks744 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion662 decks744 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion577 decks744 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion516 decks744 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion548 decks744 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion532 decks744 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion527 decks744 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion522 decks744 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion471 decks744 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion611 decks744 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion583 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion517 decks744 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion496 decks744 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion472 decks744 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion462 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion448 decks744 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion441 decks744 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion439 decks744 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion434 decks744 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion244 decks744 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion206 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion167 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion122 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion78 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion67 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion51 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion49 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion397 decks744 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion351 decks744 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion340 decks744 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion324 decks744 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion278 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion275 decks744 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion267 decks744 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion263 decks744 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion212 decks604 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion259 decks744 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion223 decks744 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion177 decks744 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion165 decks744 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion163 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion161 decks744 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion156 decks744 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion139 decks744 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion137 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion132 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion131 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion120 decks744 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion109 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion105 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion92 decks744 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion90 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion82 decks744 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion81 decks744 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion79 decks744 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion77 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion71 decks742 decks
-3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.3%inclusion56 decks602 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.0%inclusion67 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion54 decks600 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion65 decks744 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.8%inclusion58 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.5%inclusion56 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.4%inclusion55 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.3%inclusion54 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.1%inclusion53 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.9%inclusion51 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion50 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.7%inclusion50 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.2%inclusion46 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.0%inclusion45 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.9%inclusion44 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.2%inclusion39 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.1%inclusion38 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion321 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion306 decks744 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion290 decks744 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion233 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion211 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion209 decks744 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion204 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion143 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion126 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion115 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion113 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion108 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion103 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion90 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion71 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion70 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion68 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion68 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion68 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion67 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.8%inclusion58 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.8%inclusion58 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion57 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion53 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion47 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion47 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion43 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion42 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion41 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion38 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion38 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion228 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion210 decks744 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion150 decks744 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion141 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion83 decks744 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion82 decks744 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion71 decks744 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion66 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion66 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion54 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.3%inclusion54 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion52 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion52 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion45 decks744 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion42 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.6%inclusion42 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion415 decks744 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion403 decks744 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion389 decks744 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion384 decks744 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion369 decks744 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion361 decks744 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion346 decks744 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion336 decks744 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion306 decks744 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion244 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion292 decks744 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion281 decks744 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion259 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion257 decks744 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion250 decks742 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion239 decks744 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion220 decks744 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion170 decks602 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion199 decks744 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion195 decks744 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion190 decks744 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion147 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion189 decks744 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion186 decks744 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion168 decks729 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion171 decks744 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion170 decks744 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion158 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion149 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion149 decks744 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion149 decks744 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion145 decks744 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion140 decks744 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion137 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion134 decks744 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion124 decks744 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion123 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion123 decks744 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion119 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion117 decks744 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion113 decks744 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion112 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion111 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion105 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion98 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion91 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion88 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion84 decks744 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion382 decks744 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion338 decks744 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion218 decks744 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion137 decks744 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion116 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion114 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion72 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion70 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion69 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.3%inclusion69 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion65 decks744 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion61 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion45 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion43 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.5%inclusion41 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion39 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion115 decks744 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion100 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion482 decks744 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion393 decks744 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion337 decks744 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion334 decks744 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion294 decks744 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion209 decks744 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion205 decks744 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion198 decks744 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion184 decks744 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion116 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion112 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion80 decks744 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion79 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion77 decks744 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion74 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion72 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion69 decks742 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion60 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.8%inclusion58 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion53 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.6%inclusion49 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion43 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion42 decks744 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion39 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion694 decks744 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion573 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion378 decks744 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion338 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion168 decks744 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion135 decks744 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion113 decks744 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion106 decks729 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion100 decks744 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion63 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion62 decks744 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion58 decks744 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.0%inclusion52 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion42 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion729 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion721 decks744 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion691 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion504 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion476 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion421 decks744 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion388 decks744 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion353 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion307 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion292 decks744 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion288 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion269 decks744 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion241 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion204 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion185 decks744 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion173 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion159 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion144 decks744 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion142 decks744 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion124 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion120 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion119 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion119 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion116 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion115 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion96 decks744 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion91 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion91 decks744 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion79 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion75 decks744 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion74 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion71 decks742 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion49 decks513 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion71 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion68 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion68 decks744 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion61 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.2%inclusion61 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion60 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion60 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion55 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion54 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion54 decks744 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion52 decks744 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.9%inclusion44 decks744 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion39 decks744 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.1%inclusion38 decks744 decks
1%synergy