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

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
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Open the Armory
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Nettlecyst
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Selfless Samurai
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Oblation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Rebel Salvo
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Divine Reckoning
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Needle Spires
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mutavault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy