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

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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Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion762 decks809 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion724 decks809 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion717 decks809 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion625 decks809 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion567 decks809 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion599 decks809 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
70%inclusion570 decks809 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion569 decks809 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion560 decks809 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion517 decks809 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion663 decks809 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion637 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion558 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion532 decks809 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion515 decks809 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion505 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion484 decks809 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion482 decks809 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion480 decks809 decks
53%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion474 decks809 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion282 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion225 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion171 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion127 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion87 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion56 decks809 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion436 decks809 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion374 decks809 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion371 decks809 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion352 decks809 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion315 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion299 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion243 decks672 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion291 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion276 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion268 decks809 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion240 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion189 decks809 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion176 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion175 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion172 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion166 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion155 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion155 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion149 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion136 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion135 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion118 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion92 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion109 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion100 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion96 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion96 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion84 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion84 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.2%inclusion62 decks671 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.1%inclusion61 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.8%inclusion59 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion69 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion60 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion54 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.4%inclusion52 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.8%inclusion47 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
5.8%inclusion47 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.1%inclusion41 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion344 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion326 decks809 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion316 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion248 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion235 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion233 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion226 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion153 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion145 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion124 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion122 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion117 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion109 decks808 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion79 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion72 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.8%inclusion71 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion70 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion70 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.0%inclusion65 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion51 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Erode
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion39 decks651 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion240 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion223 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion163 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion150 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion95 decks809 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion88 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion71 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion70 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion67 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion62 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion56 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.1%inclusion49 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion452 decks809 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion433 decks809 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion425 decks809 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion415 decks809 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion407 decks809 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion396 decks809 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion375 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion365 decks809 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion339 decks809 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion272 decks663 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion306 decks809 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion304 decks809 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion297 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion284 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion273 decks809 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion261 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion201 decks671 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion230 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion221 decks809 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion174 decks645 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion218 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion198 decks809 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion198 decks809 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion197 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion193 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion193 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion184 decks809 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion171 decks803 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion165 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion164 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion155 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion155 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion153 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion148 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion146 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion117 decks656 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion141 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion132 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion128 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion127 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion123 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion122 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion122 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion119 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion112 decks809 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion102 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion94 decks803 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion92 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion411 decks809 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion377 decks809 decks
37%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion240 decks809 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion140 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion128 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion120 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion77 decks808 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.4%inclusion76 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion68 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion49 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.4%inclusion44 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion131 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion103 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion518 decks809 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion425 decks809 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion360 decks809 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion358 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion317 decks809 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion226 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion225 decks809 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion217 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion201 decks809 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion128 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion91 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion89 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion79 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.0%inclusion65 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion50 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion48 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion42 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion751 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion624 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion407 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion366 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion185 decks809 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion138 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion121 decks809 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion115 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion113 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion69 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion56 decks809 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.6%inclusion53 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion45 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion792 decks809 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion783 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion753 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion558 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion517 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion466 decks809 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion422 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion399 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion338 decks809 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion326 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion317 decks809 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion297 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion256 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion233 decks809 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion200 decks809 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion194 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion175 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion161 decks809 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion159 decks809 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion145 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion142 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion135 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion131 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion126 decks809 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion125 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion106 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion97 decks809 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion96 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion86 decks809 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion59 decks584 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion80 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion79 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion75 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion74 decks809 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion67 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.9%inclusion64 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion63 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion59 decks809 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion55 decks809 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.7%inclusion46 decks809 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
5.3%inclusion43 decks809 decks
1%synergy
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